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How many isomers (including stereoisomers) can be obtained by free radical chlorination of 2,2,4− trimethylpentane?

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3
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4
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5
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6
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Solution

The correct option is D 6
free radical chlorination of 2,2,42,2,4− trimethylpentane gives total 6 isomers. Four type of radicals possible out of which two chlorination product have chiral carbon so both R and S form possible. In all of the above products chlorine is added at free radical carbon.

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