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Which one of the following represents the best method for the preparation of 3-chloro-3-ethylpentane?

a. (CH3CH2)3CH + Cl2 → (CH3CH2)3CCl + HCl
b. (CH3CH2)3CH + HCl → (CH3CH2)3CCl + H2
c. (CH3CH2)3CH + NaCl → (CH3CH2)3CCl + NaOH
d. (CH3CH2)3COH + HCl → (CH3CH2)3CCl + H2O
e. (CH3CH2)3COK + Cl2 → (CH3CH2)3CCl + KCl

I chose D because it is a good leaving group

Please verify if my answer is correct; correct and explain if my answer is wrong.

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