Which of the following could be used to synthesize 2-chlorobutane? A)CH₃CH₂CH$\equiv$CH₂ + Cl₂(aq)$\to$ B)CH₃CH₂CHOHCH₃ + HCl $\to$ C)CH₃CH₂C$\equiv$CH + HCl $\to$ D)CH₃CH₂C$\equiv$CH + Cl₂ $\to$ E)None of these choices.

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The synthesis of 2-chlorobutane involves the substitution of a chlorine atom for a hydrogen on the fourth carbon of a butane molecule. Choice B shows the reaction between butane and hydrochloric acid (HCl), which leads to the formation of 2-chlorobutane as the organic product. The other choices shown here involve the use of different reagents, such as alkyl halides, acetylene, or other compounds that do not lead to the formation of 2-chlorobutane. Therefore, choice B is the best answer to this question.

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