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On halogenation, an alkane gives only one monohalogenated product. The alkane may be :

A

2-methyl butane

B

2, 2-dimethyl propane

C

cyclopentane

D

both (b) and (c)

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D
`CH_(3)-underset(CH_(3))underset(|)overset(CH_(3))overset(|)(C) - CH_(3) underset(hv)overset(X_(2))(rarr) CH_(3) - underset(CH_(3))underset(|)overset(CH_(3))overset(|)(C) - CH_(2) - X`
Both compound gives only one monohalogenated product is possible.
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