Question
Question: Which of the following statement is correct in relation to the halogenation of alkane ?...
Which of the following statement is correct in relation to the halogenation of alkane ?
A
The reactivity of chlorine is less than bromine towards alkanes.
B
For photochemical chlorination of methane C∙I, is formed in slowest step.
C
Free radicals are pyramidal intermediate, stabilised by hyperconjugation and resonance.
D
Bromine has much higher regioselectivity than chlorine in abstracting 30 hydrogen.
Answer
Bromine has much higher regioselectivity than chlorine in abstracting 30 hydrogen.
Explanation
Solution
Bromine atom has a much higher regioselecvity than chlorine atom in abstracting 30 hydrogen.