Part A) Of the constitutional monochloride isomers formed above, what is the IUP

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Part A) Of the constitutional monochloride isomers formed above, what is the IUPAC name of the major product?

a) 3-chloro-3-methylpentane
b) 3-chloro-4-methylpentane
c) 3-(chloromethyl)pentane
d) 1-chloro-3-methylpentane
e) 2-chloro-3-methylpentane

Part B) What drives the formation of the major product in this reaction?

a) the reactivity of chlorine gas

b) the catalytic effect of the UV light

c) the carbon tetrachloride solvent stabilizes the intermediate involved

d) The stability of the intermediate leading to the major proeduct

e) it is statistically driven.

Explanation / Answer

a) option A

b) d) The stability of the intermediate leading to the major product

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