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QJEEM12Chbf11: JEE Main 2012 Chemistry - Class 12 JEEM12Chbf11 Solution: How many chiral compounds are possible on monochlorination of…

How many chiral compounds are possible on monochlorination of 2–methyl butane ?

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  • A 8
  • B 2
  • C 4
  • D 6

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The reaction involved is

AIEEE 2012 Chemistry - Haloalkanes and Haloarenes Question 155 English Explanation
Out of all the four isomers formed only two compounds are optically active.

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