Which of the following compound gives only one monochloro product on its chlorination in presence of sunlight?

n-butane

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Isopentane

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Neopentane

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Isobutane

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Solution

The correct option is C Neopentane
Neopentane gives only one mono-chloro product on its chlorination in presence of sunlight
This is because the replacement of any $H$ -atom leads to the formation of the same product.

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