Question

The best method to prepare neopentyl chloride is

• A. $\left(CH_{3}\right)_{3} CCH_{2}OH \xrightarrow{pcl_{5'} \Delta }$
• B. $\left(CH_{3}\right)_{3} CCH_{2}OH \xrightarrow{Hcl, \Delta}$
• C. $\left(CH_{3}\right)_{3} CCH_{2}OH \xrightarrow{Socl_{2'} \text{pyridine} }$
• D. $\left(CH_{3}\right)_{3}CCH_{3}\xrightarrow{Cl_{2'} hv, \Delta }$

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Free radicals, on the other hand, do not undergo rearrangement and hence the best method of preparation is through Free radical chlorination.