Alkanes
Homologous series; physical properties and effect of branching; conformations of ethane and butane (Newman projections only); preparation from alkyl halides and aliphatic carboxylic acids; reactions — combustion, halogenation (allylic, benzylic) and oxidation.
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When 2-methylbutane undergoes monochlorination in the presence of sunlight, how many distinct monochlorinated products (excluding stereoisomers) are formed?
Q2 · Alkanes · EASY
When 2,2-dimethylpropane is treated with Br₂ in the presence of UV light at 400 K, the major product obtained is: