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A hydrocarbon of molecular formula $C_{5} H_{10}$ on monochlorination gives one product and on dichlorination gives three products (excluding stereoisomers) . Identify the hydrocarbon.

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Molecule formula $: C_{5} H_{10}$
On mono chlorination, gives one product
It must be cyclo alkane
On dichloination gives three product
Only possible with cyclo pentane

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