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CH3−CH2−CH|Cl−CH3 obtained by chlorination of n-butane, will be

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l-form
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d-form
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meso-form
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racemic mixture
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Solution

The correct option is D racemic mixture
Chloronation of nbutane take place via for radial formation i.e. Cl2hrCl.+Cl.

Cl may attack from either side, so, the product formed will have equal % of l2chlorobutane & d2chlorobutane

So, the mixture will be a racemic mixture.
Hence, Option "D" is the correct answer.

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