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An organic compound A () in reaction with /diethyl ether gives a hydrocarbon which on monochlorination gives only one chloro derivative. A is:
t-butyl chloride
sec-butyl chloride
Isobutyl chloride
n-butyl chloride
The reaction of an alkyl halide with sodium metal in dry ether to form a higher alkane is known as the Wurtz reaction . When tert-butyl chloride () reacts with in diethyl ether, it theoretically yields 2,2,3,3-tetramethylbutane: The resulting hydrocarbon, 2,2,3,3-tetramethylbutane, is highly symmetrical. All 18 of its hydrogen atoms are equivalent (all are primary hydrogens belonging to the six methyl groups attached to equivalent quaternary carbons). Because all the hydrogen atoms are identical, its free radical monochlorination will result in the replacement of any one of these hydrogens, yielding only a single monochloro derivative (1-chloro-2,2,3,3-tetramethylbutane). The other butyl chlorides yield hydrocarbons with multiple non-equivalent hydrogen atoms, which would produce a mixture of several monochloro derivatives.
This question aligns with the NEET CHEMISTRY syllabus, specifically targeting concepts from Haloalkanes and Haloarenes. Mastering this topic is crucial for scoring well in the upcoming medical entrance examinations. Solving conceptually related problems will help you understand the nuances of these concepts and improve your problem-solving speed.
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