An alkane (X) with its molecular formula C6H14 can be obtained by reduction of only two isomeric alkyl chlorides (excluding stereoisomers) C6H13Cl with Zn acid. The alkyl chlorides are

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An alkane (X) with its molecular formula C6H14 can be obtained by reduction of only two isomeric alkyl chlorides (excluding stereoisomers) C6H13Cl with Zn acid. The alkyl chlorides are (A) 2-chloro-4-methyl pentane and 3-chloro-2-methyl pentane (B) 3, 3-dimethyl-1-chlorobutane and 2, 2-dimethyl-3- chlorobutane (C) 2, 3-dimethyl-1-chlorobutane and 2-chloro-2, 3-dimethyl butane (D) 2-chlorohexane and 3-chlorohexane

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Correct answer is (c) 2, 3-dimethyl-1-chlorobutane and 2-chloro-2, 3-dimethyl butane

Q. An alkane (X) with its molecular formula C6​H14​ can be obtained by reduction of only two isomeric alkyl chlorides (excluding stereoisomers) C6​H13​Cl with Zn acid. The alkyl chlorides are

2-chloro-4-methyl pentane and 3-chloro-2-methyl pentane

3, 3-dimethyl-1-chlorobutane and 2, 2-dimethyl-3- chlorobutane

2, 3-dimethyl-1-chlorobutane and 2-chloro-2, 3-dimethyl butane

2-chlorohexane and 3-chlorohexane

Correct answer is (c) 2, 3-dimethyl-1-chlorobutane and 2-chloro-2, 3-dimethyl butane

Q. An alkane $(X)$ with its molecular formula $C_{6} H_{14}$ can be obtained by reduction of only two isomeric alkyl chlorides (excluding stereoisomers) $C_{6} H_{13} Cl$ with $Z n$ acid. The alkyl chlorides are