2-Methylbutane undergoes controlled monochlorination. The relative reactivities of $1^\\circ$, $2^\\circ$ and $3^\\circ$ hydrogen atoms toward chlorination are approximately $1 : 3.8 : 5.0$. What is the percentage of 2-chloro-2-methylbutane (the tertiary chloride) in the monochlorinated product mixture?

Subject: Chemistry | Topic: Hydrocarbons | Difficulty: HARD

Options

1. (A) $13.9\%$
2. (B) $23.1\%$
3. (C) $35.2\%$
4. (D) $41.7\%$

Verified Answer

Option (B): $23.1\%$

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