Of the five isomeric hexanes, the isomer which can give two mono-chlorinated compounds is

n-hexane

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2, 3-dimethyl butane

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2, 2-dimethyl butane

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2-methyl pentane

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Solution

The correct option is B
2, 3-dimethyl butane

2, 3-dimethyl butane has 2 types of hydrogens and hence give two monochlorinated compounds.

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