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The alkane that gives only one monochloro product on chlorination with Cl2 in presence of diffused sunlight is (NEET 2019)

A.2,2-dimethylbutane

B.neopentane✓ Correct

C.n-pentane

D.isopentane.

Explanation

In chlorination of alkanes, hydrogen is replaced by chlorine. In neopentane, only one type of hydrogen is present, hence replacement of any hydrogen atom will give the same product.

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