Chapter 6.SE, Problem 39AP

Interpretation Introduction

a)

Interpretation:

The structures of different monochloro products, without considering their stereochemistry, obtainable by the radical chlorination of n-butane are to be drawn.

Concept introduction:

In radical chlorination reactions, if all the hydrogens present in the alkane are of same kind then it is possible to get a single monochloro product. If the alkane has hydrogens of different kinds then hydrogens belonging to all kinds will be substituted by chlorine resulting in a mixture of monochloro alkanes as product.

To draw:

The structures of different monochloro products, without considering their stereochemistry, obtainable by the radical chlorination of n-butane.

Interpretation Introduction

b)

Interpretation:

The structures of different monochloro products, without considering their stereochemistry, obtainable by the radical chlorination of 2-methylbutane are to be drawn.

Concept introduction:

In radical chlorination reactions, if all the hydrogens present in the alkane are of same kind then it is possible to get a single monochloro product. If the alkane has hydrogens of different kinds then hydrogens belonging to all kinds will be substituted by chlorine resulting in a mixture of monochloro alkanes as product.

To draw:

The structures of different monochloro products, without considering their stereochemistry, obtainable by the radical chlorination of 2-methylbutane.

Interpretation Introduction

c)

Interpretation:

The structures of different monochloro products, without considering their stereochemistry, obtainable by the radical chlorination of methylcyclopentane are to be drawn.

Concept introduction:

In radical chlorination reactions, if all the hydrogens present in the alkane are of same kind then it is possible to get a single monochloro product. If the alkane has hydrogens of different kinds then hydrogens belonging to all kinds will be substituted by chlorine resulting in a mixture of monochloro alkanes as product.

To draw:

The structures of different monochloro products, without considering their stereochemistry, obtainable by the radical chlorination of methylcyclopentane.