Question

What is the major product of the above reaction?

• A. 1-chloro-2-methylbutane
• B. 2-chloro-2-methylbutane
• C. 2-chloro-3-methylbutane
• D. 1-chloro-3-methylbutane

Answer 1

The correct option is C 2-chloro-3-methylbutane

The relative reactivity of primary : secondary : tertiary carbon to chlorination is 1:3.8:5

Type of carbon	No.of hydrogen in the same environment	Ratio	No.of hydrogen x ratio
Primary	6	1	6
Secondary	2	3.8	7.6
Tertiary	1	5	5