Five isomeric alkanes (A–E) having the molecular formula C6H14 are each treated with Cl2 + hv to give alkyl halides having molecular formulaC6H13Cl. A yields five constitutional isomers. B yields four constitutionalisomers. C yields two constitutional isomers. D yields threeconstitutional isomers, two of which possess stereogenic centers. Eyields three constitutional isomers, only one of which possesses astereogenic center. Identify the structures of A–E.

Five isomeric alkanes (A–E) having the molecular formula C6H14 are each treated with Cl2 + hv to give alkyl halides having molecular formulaC6H13Cl. A yields five constitutional isomers. B yields four constitutionalisomers. C yields two constitutional isomers. D yields threeconstitutional isomers, two of which possess stereogenic centers. Eyields three constitutional isomers, only one of which possesses astereogenic center. Identify the structures of A–E.

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Chapter2: Alkanes And Cycloalkanes

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