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An organic compound with molecular formula `C_5H_5Cl` exists in two optically active forms A and B . A on hydrogenation in presence of a catalyst gives an optically inactive compound (C). While B gives an optically active compound D.
Which of the following is the correct IUPAC name of compound C.

A

1-chloro-2-methylbutane

B

2-chloropentane

C

3-chloropentane

D

2-chloro-2-methylbutane

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