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Chemistry Question on Chemical Reactions

The chief reaction product of reaction between n-butane and bromine at 130?C is :

A

\ceCH3CH2CH2CH2Br\ce{ CH3CH2CH2CH2Br}

B

C

D

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Explanation

Solution

The reaction proceeds via free radical mechanism. As 2? free radical is more stable than 1?, so CH3CH2CH(Br)CH3 {CH3CH2CH(Br)CH3} would be formed