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Write the structure for the alkane:
molecular mass = 72 u; forms four monochlorination products.

Well since its 72u and its an alkane, I figured out that the formula is C5H12. But what does it mean that it "forms 4 monochlorination products"?

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  1. A Cl atom sticks to four separate sites to give four separate products.

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