Which alkane produces CH₃CH₂CHClCH₂CH₃ as the major product on chlorination in sunlight?
Pentane ( CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₃ ) on chlorination favors the secondary position (C₃), forming CH₃CH₂CHClCH₂CH₃ (3-chloropentane).
Ref: NCERT Class 12 Chemistry > Chapter 6: Haloalkanes and Haloarenes > Topic: Polyhalogen Compounds - Chloroform Iodoform DDT Freons