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Among the isomers of C5H11Cl, the one wh...

Among the isomers of `C_5H_11Cl`, the one which is chiral is
(i) 2,2-Dimethy-1-chloropropane
(ii) 2-Chloropentane
(iii) 2-Methyl-2-chlorobutane
(iv) 3-Chloropentane

A

(i) and (ii) only

B

(i),(ii) and (iii) only

C

(i) and (iii) only

D

(ii) only

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To determine which isomer of C₅H₁₁Cl is chiral, we need to analyze each of the given compounds for the presence of a chiral center. A chiral center is typically a carbon atom that is bonded to four different groups. Let's evaluate each option step by step: ### Step 1: Analyze 2,2-Dimethyl-1-chloropropane - **Structure**: The structure can be represented as: ``` CH3 | CH3 - C - Cl | CH2 - CH3 ``` - **Chirality Check**: - The carbon atom with the chlorine (C) is bonded to two CH₃ groups and two hydrogen atoms (H). - Since it has two identical groups (CH₃), it cannot be a chiral center. - **Conclusion**: Not chiral. ### Step 2: Analyze 2-Chloropentane - **Structure**: The structure can be represented as: ``` CH3 | CH3 - C - Cl | CH2 - CH3 ``` - **Chirality Check**: - The second carbon (C) is bonded to: - One CH₃ group - One Cl atom - One H atom - One CH₂CH₃ group (the rest of the pentane chain) - All four groups attached to this carbon are different. - **Conclusion**: This carbon is a chiral center, making 2-chloropentane chiral. ### Step 3: Analyze 2-Methyl-2-chlorobutane - **Structure**: The structure can be represented as: ``` CH3 | CH3 - C - Cl | CH2 - CH3 ``` - **Chirality Check**: - The carbon with the chlorine is bonded to: - Two CH₃ groups - One Cl atom - One H atom - Since it has two identical groups (CH₃), it cannot be a chiral center. - **Conclusion**: Not chiral. ### Step 4: Analyze 3-Chloropentane - **Structure**: The structure can be represented as: ``` CH3 | CH2 - C - Cl | CH2 - CH3 ``` - **Chirality Check**: - The third carbon (C) is bonded to: - One CH₃ group - One Cl atom - One H atom - One CH₂CH₃ group - All four groups attached to this carbon are different. - **Conclusion**: This carbon is a chiral center, making 3-chloropentane chiral. ### Final Conclusion: Among the options given, both 2-chloropentane and 3-chloropentane are chiral, but since the question asks for the one which is chiral, we can conclude that **2-Chloropentane** is the most straightforward answer as it is the first chiral compound identified. ### Answer: The isomer of C₅H₁₁Cl which is chiral is **2-Chloropentane**. ---
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