Question

The monochlorinaiton of an alkene (molecular formula `C_(8)H_(18))` gives only one product. The IUPAC name is
A. n-Octane
B. Isooctane
C. 2,2,3,3-Tetramethylbutane
D. 2,2,3,-Trimethylpentane.

Answer 1

Correct Answer - C
The number of monohalogenated products obtained depends on the number of different type of hydrogen atoms. As `C_(8)H_(18)` gives only one product, therefore all the 18 hydrogen atoms should be of same type