Compound $A$ on reaction with chlorine in the presence of $U.V.$ light gives $B$; which when reacted with $NaNO_{2}$ in the solvent $N, N$-dimethylformamide $(DMF)$,gives $2$-nitrobutane. The compound $A$ is:

  • A
    Butane
  • B
    Butan-$2$-ol
  • C
    $2$-chloropropane
  • D
    $1$-chlorobutane

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