An alkane (X) with its molecular formula C6H14 can be obtained by reduction of only two isomeric alkyl chlorides (excluding stereoisomers) C6H13Cl with Zn acid. The alkyl chlorides are
A
2-chloro-4-methylpentane and 3-chloro-2methylpentane
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B
3,3-dimethyl-1-chlorobutane and 2,2-dimethyl-3-chlorobutane
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C
1-chloro-2,3-dimethylbutane and 2-chloro-2,3-di-methylbutane
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D
2-chlorohexane and 3-chlorohexane
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Solution
The correct option is C 1-chloro-2,3-dimethylbutane and 2-chloro-2,3-di-methylbutane