Question

How many isomeric dichloro products from chlorination of cyclopropane?

Answer 1

Answer:

3

Explanation:

When cyclopropane is subjected to chlorination , the dichloro products formed are:

• Attach of the chlorine atoms on two different carbons -

It will form two geometrical isomers in which either both the chlorine atom are either cis or trans. ( 2 isomers)

• Attach of the chlorine atoms on same carbon -

It will form only one isomer as all the three carbons are same in cyclopropane.

Thus, number of isomers = 3

The structures are drawn in image below.