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How many enantiomeric pairs are produced by the monochlorination of 2-methylbutane?
How many enantiomeric pairs are produced by the monochlorination of 2-methylbutane?
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The correct option is B 2
CH3CH(CH3)CH2CH3; it has four sets of equivalent hydrogens which results in the formation of four different monochlorination product. When chlorination takes place such that we get structures 1 OR 4, the chlorination results in the formation of a racemic mixture.
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CH3CH(CH3)CH2CH3; it has four sets of equivalent hydrogens which results in the formation of four different monochlorination product. When chlorination takes place such that we get structures 1 OR 4, the chlorination results in the formation of a racemic mixture.
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