Which one of the following gives only one monochloro derivative?

neo-Pentane

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n-Hexane

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2-Methylpentane

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3-Methylpentane

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Solution

The correct option is A neo-Pentane
Answer:- (A) neo-Pentane
Since neo-pentane has only primary hydrogens, thus, it can give only monochloro derivative.
All other compounds have 1°, 2° and 3° hydrogens, hence they give mono, di or trisubstituted products.
Thus neo-pentane is correct answer.

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