Which of the alkyl chlorides listed below undergoes dehydrohaiogenation in the presence of a strong base to give 2-pentene as the only alkene product?

• a)
  1-chloropentane
• b)
  2-chloropentane
• c)
  3-chloropentane
• d)
  1-chloro-2-methyl butane

Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

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