When 2,2-dimethylbutane is subjected to free-radical chlorination, distinct monochlorinated products are possible and of these contain asymmetric carbon atoms.

A) 4; 2
B) 5; 0
C) 3; 0
D) 5; 2
E) 4; 0

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When 2,2-dimethylbutane is subjected to free-radical chlorination, ________ distinct monochlorinated products are possible and ________ of these contain asymmetric carbon atoms.

A) 4; 2
B) 5; 0
C) 3; 0
D) 5; 2
E) 4; 0

Annie Baker · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  2,2-Dimethylbutane can form 4 distinct monochlorinated products because of its structure, which allows for chlorination at different carbon atoms. However, only 2 of these products will have asymmetric carbon atoms, as the chlorination at certain positions introduces chirality.

When 2,2-dimethylbutane is subjected to free-radical chlorination, distinct monochlorinated products are possible and of these contain asymmetric carbon atoms.

A) 4; 2
B) 5; 0
C) 3; 0
D) 5; 2
E) 4; 0

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When 2,2-dimethylbutane is subjected to free-radical chlorination, ________ distinct monochlorinated products are possible and ________ of these contain asymmetric carbon atoms.A) 4; 2B) 5; 0C) 3; 0D) 5; 2E) 4; 0

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When 2,2-dimethylbutane is subjected to free-radical chlorination, distinct monochlorinated products are possible and of these contain asymmetric carbon atoms.

A) 4; 2
B) 5; 0
C) 3; 0
D) 5; 2
E) 4; 0