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The alkane shown is monochlorinated. Counting every constitutional isomer and, for each, its stereoisomers (enantiomers counted separately), how many distinct monochloro compounds are possible?

  1. A4
  2. B5
  3. C6
  4. D7

Answer: C

The alkane is 2-methylbutane. Four constitutional chlorides form: 1-chloro-2-methylbutane (chiral, 2), 2-chloro-2-methylbutane (1), 2-chloro-3-methylbutane (chiral, 2) and 1-chloro-3-methylbutane (1). Their stereoisomers total .
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