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Given below are two statements : Statement (I): Neopentane forms only one monosubstituted derivative. Statement (II): Me…

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Given below are two statements :
Statement (I): Neopentane forms only one monosubstituted derivative.
Statement (II): Melting point of neopentane is higher than n-pentane
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below

a

Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect

b

Both Statement I and Statement II are correct

c

Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect

d

Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct

✓ Correct answer: b)

Both Statement I and Statement II are correct

Explanation

  • I true: Neopentane, C(CH₃)₄, is highly symmetric; all 12 hydrogens are equivalent → only one monosubstituted derivative.

  • II true: Its high symmetry improves packing, giving a higher melting point than n-pentane.
    Thus both statements are correct → (B)

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