Chapter 10, Problem 27P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The structural formulas of the four isomeric monochlorides of $\text{2,2,4-trimethylpentane}$ are to be written and the percentage of each of the two primary chlorides in the product mixtureis to be estimated.

Concept Introduction:

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The relative rates of replacement of different types of hydrogen atoms by a halogen in an alkane depends on the type of radical ($\text{methyl, primary, secondary or tertiary}$) produced.

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The product distribution depends on the relative rates and the number of equivalent sites of each type.