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How many distinct monochlorinated products, (including stereoisomers) may be obtained when the alkane shown below is heated in the presence of Cl2 ?
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1
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2
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3
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4
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6
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Solution

The correct option is A 1
When chlorination happens with these molecules, chlorine can attach only at terminal carbons. Replacement of single chlorine is the same at whatever carbon it takes place.
So, only one monochlorinated product is formed as shown in the above image..

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