Question

A compound with molecular weight equal to $72$ g/mol gives a single monochloride and two dichloride on photochlorination. The hydrocarbon which is consistent with the given information is $2,2-$dimethylpropane.

State whether the given statement is correct or not.

Answer 1

As 2,2-dimethylpropane (mol. wt = 72 g/mol) is symmetrical, it will give only one monochloride.
Also, on photochlorination, it gives two dichlorides, geminal and vicinal.

Hence, the statement is correct.