JEE Main2012ChemistryHaloalkanes and HaloarenesActual
How many chiral compounds are possible on monochlorination of 2- methyl butane ?
Options
- A8
- B2
- C4
- D6
Correct answer
B. 2
Step-by-step solution
H ₃ C - CH ₂- CH ( CH ₃ )- CH ₃ on monochlorination gives H ₂ C ( Cl )- CH ₂- CH ( CH ₃ )- CH ₃ (I) Achiral H ₃ C - CH ( Cl )- CH ( CH ₃ )- CH ₃ (II) Chiral (III) Achiral (IV) chiral