Question

The reaction of 2-methylbutane with chlorine would yield how many monochloro derivatives (include stereoisomers)?

Answer 1

The reaction of 2 methyl butane with chlorine would yield 5 mono chloro derivatives.

Step-by-step explanation

The organic compound of 2 methyl butane will have 5 C-H groups.

As butane means 4 CH group and one methyl at 2nd position means one more CH group, so totally 5 CH group is present.

These 5 CH group can react with chlorine and form 5 mono chloro derivatives like CH3Cl, CH2Cl etc.

The chirality present in the anti-bonded carbon atoms leads to the exhibition of stereoisomerism while forming mono chloro derivatives.

Thus, it can be confirmed that 5 mono chloro derivatives will be produced when 2 methyl butane reacts with chlorine.

Answer 2

the reaction of 2 methylbutane with chlorine yield 5 monochloro derivative. Methylbutane has four carbon atoms which react with chlorine. The carbon with antibonding will be chiral and it will react with chlorine. there will be four difference group around chiral carbon hence it will have stereoisomers.