CyclopentaneCl2(excess)−−−−−−→hν How many dichloro products (including stereoisomers) are possible in the given reaction?
A
7
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B
5
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C
10
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D
3
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Solution
The correct option is A7
Gemdichlorocyclopentane is optically inactive. Cis-1,2-dichloropentane and cis-1,3-dichloropentane are optically inactive due to plane of symmetry. Trans-1,2-dichloropentane and trans-1,3-dichloropentane are optically active and exist as pair of enantiomers.