How many isomers can the reaction of trimethylmethane with ONE equiv of Cl2(g) generate?

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anor277
Jan 5, 2017

Two structural isomers are possible:

Explanation:

(H3C)3CH+Cl2→(H3C)3C−Cl+HCl

ELSE

(H3C)3CH+Cl2→(H3C)2(H)C−CH2Cl+HCl

Substitution of the primary carbon is statistically favoured; yet substitution of the tertiary carbon is kinetically favoured. Tert-butyl chloride is thus the major product.

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