Isopentane on monochlorination gives four isomeric monochloro derivatives of isopentane. Which product(s) has/have a yield less than 35% in the mixture?

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Solution

The correct options are
A
B
D

Reactivity of hydrogen for substitution by chlorine is

1^o H : 2^o H : 3^o H

1 : 3.8 : 5
a. 6 × 1 = 6
% = 27.7
b. 5 × 1 = 5
% = 23.14
c. 2× 3.8 = 7.6
% = 35.18
d. 3 × 1 = 3
% = 13.8

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