Question

How many chiral compounds are possible on monochlorination of 2-methyl butane
A. 8
B. 2
C. 6
D. 4

Answer 1

Correct Answer - C
`underset"(R+S)"(oversetoverset(Cl)(|)CH_2-undersetunderset(CH_3)(|)overset**CH-CH_2-CH_3), underset"(R+S)"(CH_3-undersetunderset(CH_3)(|)CH-underset**oversetoverset(Cl)(|)CH-CH_3)`
Four monochloro derivatives are chiral