How many products (including stereoisomers) are expected from monochlorination of the following compound? $(CH_3)_2CH-CH_2-CH_3$

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[Solution by Claude - not from source] The compound is 2-methylbutane. Monochlorination gives: 1-chloro-2-methylbutane (chiral, 2 stereoisomers), 2-chloro-2-methylbutane (1), 2-chloro-3-methylbutane (chiral, 2), and 1-chloro-3-methylbutane (1). Total $=6$. Answer (4).

Q. How many products (including stereoisomers) are expected from monochlorination of the following compound? $(CH_3)_2CH-CH_2-CH_3$

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