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  4. The maximum number of isomers (including stereoisomers) that are possible on mono-chlorination of the following compound, is CH3 CH2 CH (CH3) CH2 CH2

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Q. The maximum number of isomers (including stereoisomers)
that are possible on mono-chlorination of the following
compound, is $CH_3 CH_2 CH (CH_3) CH_2 CH_2$

IIT JEEIIT JEE 2011Hydrocarbons

Solution:

I has one chiral carbon = two isomers
II has two chiral carbons and no symmetry = four isomers.
III and IV have no chiral carbon, no stereoisomers.

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