Question

An organic compound $A\left(C_4{H}_{9}Cl\right)$ on reaction with $Na/diethylether$ gives a hydrocarbon which on monochlorination gives only one chloro derivative. $A$ is:

• A. t-butyl chloride
• B. sec-butyl chloride
• C. isobutyl chloride
• D. n-butyl chloride

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

t-butyl chloride

Only single chloro derivative is obtained when the compound is symmetrical.