In the free radical chlorination of methylcyclopentane, what is the total number of distinct monochlorinated compounds, includin

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wariber [46]

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In the free radical chlorination of methylcyclopentane, what is the total number of distinct monochlorinated compounds, includin

g stereoisomers, that would be formed?
A) 4
B) 6
C) 8
D) 10

Chemistry

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Morgarella [4.7K] · Answer 1 · 2022-03-06T13:26:58+03:00

Morgarella [4.7K]3 years ago

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Answer:

B) 6

Explanation:

Methylcyclopentane consist of 3 types of hydrogen which are 1° (primary), 2° (secondary) and 3° (tertiary) hydrogen atoms. In the chlorination of methylcyclopentane, there are four monochlorinated products possible and two stereoisomers.