Which branched chain isomer of the hydrocarbon with molecular mas 72 u gives only one isomer of mono substituted alkyl halide ?

Tertiary butyl chloride

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Neopentane

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Isohexane

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Neohexane

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Solution

The correct option is A Neopentane
Neopentane with $C l_{2}$ and monohalogenation gives single product.

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