Multiple choice

When n-hexane is heated with anhydrous AlCl3 and HCl gas the major products formed are __________.

  1. 1-chlorohexane

  2. 2-chlorohexane

  3. 3-chlorohexane

  4. Mixture of 2-methylpentane and 3-methylpentane

  5. None of these
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D Correct answer
Explanation

This option is correct because the n-hexane reacts in the presence of anhydrous AlCl3 and  HCl gas to form the mixture of 2-methylpentane and 3-methylpentane.

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