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Chlorination of n-butane produces

A

1-chlorobutane as the chief product

B

2-chlorobutane as the chief product

C

1-chlorobutane more than 2-chlorobutane

D

2-chlorobutane more than 1-chlorobutane

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D
2-chlorobutane is produced more than 1-chlorobutane. The relative rates of chlorination of `1^(@):2^(@):3^(@)` H.s are `1:3.8:5`.
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