Question

How many chiral compounds are possible on monochlorination of 2-methyl butane?

(a) 8

(b) 2

(c) 4

(d) 6

Answer 1

Correct Option (b) 2

Explanation:

2 -methylbutane an monochlorination gives 4 isomers, among which I and lll are chiral in nature.

Hence, 2 chiral compounds are formed in the above reaction.

Comments

2 enantiomers also of these two chiral compounds so correct answer is 4 chiral compound.

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No the anseer should be two as only the third carbon is chiral. How can you say that C1 is chiral when it has 2 bonds with H