Which of the following compounds would produce a single product when treated with Cl₂ in the presence of ultraviolet radiation? A)butane B)2-methylpropane C)2,2,-dimethylpropane D)All would produce multiple products.

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2,2-dimethylpropane is the best choice because it has no hydrogen atoms on the tertiary carbon atoms, which makes it less likely to undergo substitution reactions. Butane and 2-methylpropane both have primary and secondary carbon atoms that can undergo substitution reactions, leading to the formation of multiple products.

Which of the Following Compounds Would Produce a Single Product