Isopentane Cl2 substitution reaction

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Hello,

I have a question. Let's say we have isopentane and Cl2 in a substitution reaction. How many different Carbon atoms can chlorine atom bond with? All five or can it substitute with a hydrogen that bonded to methyl brach?

It is an easy question maybe but please answer that is really important for me.

Thanks for your consideration.
 
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Theoretically? Or practically? Why not try drawing out all, naming them and seeing if they're different?