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An organic compound `A(C_(4)H_(6)CI)` on reation withNa/diethyl ether gives a hydrocarbon which on monochlorination gives only one chloro derivative `A` is .

A

t-butyl chloride

B

sec. butyl chloride

C

Iso butyl chloride

D

n-butyl chloride

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To solve the question, we need to identify the organic compound A (C₄H₆Cl) that, when reacted with sodium in diethyl ether, produces a hydrocarbon which gives only one monochlorinated derivative. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Structure of Compound A**: The compound A has the molecular formula C₄H₆Cl. This suggests that it could be a chloroalkane. The presence of a chlorine atom indicates that it is likely a substituted alkane. 2. **Consider Possible Structures**: The possible structures for C₄H₆Cl include: - Tertiary butyl chloride (C(CH₃)₃Cl) - Secondary butyl chloride (C₂H₅CHClCH₃) - Isobutyl chloride (C₃H₇CH₂Cl) - Normal butyl chloride (C₃H₇CH₂Cl) 3. **Reaction with Sodium in Diethyl Ether**: The reaction of alkyl halides with sodium in diethyl ether is known as the Wurtz reaction. This reaction typically leads to the formation of alkanes. 4. **Analyze Each Option**: - **Tertiary butyl chloride**: - Structure: (CH₃)₃CCl - Wurtz Reaction: (CH₃)₃CCl + 2 Na → C₄H₁₀ + 2 NaCl - Result: Produces a hydrocarbon (C₄H₁₀) which has a plane of symmetry and thus can only yield one monochlorinated derivative. - **Secondary butyl chloride**: - Structure: CH₃CHClCH₂CH₃ - Wurtz Reaction: Produces a hydrocarbon that has different types of hydrogen atoms leading to multiple monochlorinated derivatives. - **Isobutyl chloride**: - Structure: (CH₃)₂CHCH₂Cl - Wurtz Reaction: Produces a hydrocarbon that also has different types of hydrogen atoms leading to multiple monochlorinated derivatives. - **Normal butyl chloride**: - Structure: CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₂Cl - Wurtz Reaction: Produces a hydrocarbon that has different types of hydrogen atoms leading to multiple monochlorinated derivatives. 5. **Conclusion**: The only compound that gives one monochlorinated derivative upon chlorination is **tertiary butyl chloride (C(CH₃)₃Cl)**. ### Final Answer: The compound A is **tertiary butyl chloride**. ---
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