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COMEDK · Chemistry · 14. Hydrocarbons

What is the number of mono-chloro derivatives of Ethyl cyclohexane possible?

  1. A 4
  2. B 5
  3. C 6
  4. D 3
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(C) 6

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Ethyl cyclohexane has the molecular formula \(C_8H_{16}\). The structure consists of a cyclohexane ring with an ethyl group attached at one position. The positions available for substitution are: 1. The alpha-carbon of the ethyl group (1 position). 2. The beta-carbon of the…