Question

When 2,2-dimethylbutane is subjected to free-radical chlorination, ________ distinct monochlorinated products are possible and ________ of these contain asymmetric carbon atoms.

Answer 1

Answer:

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Explanation:

In this case, we have to remember that in the monochlorination products we only have to add one "Cl" with this in mind, we can have several options.

a) 1-chloro-2,2-dimethylbutane

b) (R)-3-chloro-2,2-dimethylbutane

c) (S)-3-chloro-2,2-dimethylbutane

d) 1-chloro-3,3-dimethylbutane

Additionally, from these 4 molecules, we will have 2 enantiomers. (R)-3-chloro-2,2-dimethylbutane and (S)-3-chloro-2,2-dimethylbutane.

See figure 1

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