JEE Main 2012 — Haloalkanes And Haloarenes Question with Solution
From: AIEEE 2012
Question
How many chiral compounds are possible on monochlorination of 2–methyl butane ?
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Correct answer
B2
Step-by-step explanation
The reaction involved is
Out of all the four isomers formed only two compounds are optically active.
Out of all the four isomers formed only two compounds are optically active.
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