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Which alkane produces CH₃CH₂CHClCH₂CH₃ as the major product on chlorination in sunlight?

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CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₃ Correct CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₃ CH₃CH(CH₃)CH₂CH₃ CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₃

Pentane ( CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₃ ) on chlorination favors the secondary position (C₃), forming CH₃CH₂CHClCH₂CH₃ (3-chloropentane).

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