Question

A saturated compound C₅H₁₂ on Mono chlorination given only one product. The compound is:

• A. n- pentane
• B. iso pentane
• C. Both a & b
• D. Neopentane

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Neopentane

Usually, Mono chlorination of alkanes yield multiple products. But here $C_5{H}_{12}$ yields only one product. This indicates perfect symmetry. Such that all hydrogen atoms are equal. So the structure should be neo-petane.