Synthesis of Aldehydes or Ketones from Hydrocarbons
Which of the ...
Question
Which of the following product is obtained when 2-methyl-2-nitropropane is treated with NaOCl solution?
A
1-chloro-2-methyl-2-nitropropane
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B
A mixture of 1-chloro-2-methyl-2-nitropropane and 1,3-dichloro-2-methyl-2-nitropropane
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C
1,3-dichloro-2-(chloromethyl)-2-nitropropane
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D
None of the above
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Solution
The correct option is D None of the above No product is obtained when 2-methyl-2-nitropropane is treated with NaOCl solution. Tertiary nitroalkanes are not readily halogenated.