Compound A (molecular formula $C_{5} H_{10}$ ) gives only one monochlorinated product. Write the structure of compound A.

1-pentene

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2-pentene

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1-methyl cyclobutane

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cyclopentane

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Solution

The correct option is C cyclopentane
$C y c l o p e n t a n e C l_{2} + h v - --- \to C y c l o p e n t y l c h l o r i d e$

Compound A has molecular formula $C_{5} H_{10}$ .

The degree of unsaturation is 1. It should have either one double bond or should be a cyclic compound. If it has one double bond, then it will give many monochlorinated products.

However, it gives only one monochlorinated product. So, it is a cyclic compound. Thus, it should be cyclopentane.

Option D is correct.

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Compound A (molecular formula C5H10) gives only one monochlorinated product. Write the structure of compound A.

Compound A (molecular formula $C_{5} H_{10}$ ) gives only one monochlorinated product. Write the structure of compound A.