Question

In the case of halogenation reaction of alkanes, abstract of primary hydrogen yields a primary radical, and abstract of secondary hydrogen yields a secondary radical.
$\mathrm{R-H} + \mathrm{Br}^- \longrightarrow \mathrm{R}^- + \mathrm{Br-H}$
The above example is of:

• A. High reactivity and low selectivity
• B. Low reactivity and high selectivity
• C. High reactivity and high selectivity
• D. Low reactivity and low selectivity

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Low reactivity and high selectivity

Answer 2

The correct option is (B): Low reactivity and high selectivity