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Question: Write correct reactivity order towards photochemical chlorination. (X) CH3 – CH2 – CH2 – CH2 – CH3 ...

Write correct reactivity order towards photochemical chlorination.

(X) CH3 – CH2 – CH2 – CH2 – CH3 (Y)

(Z) (W) CH3 – CH3

A

X > Y > Z > W

B

Y > X > Z > W

C

X > Z > W > Y

D

Z > W > Y > X

Answer

Y > X > Z > W

Explanation

Solution

Correct reactivity order towards photochemical chlorination depend upon reactivity of hydrogen.

reactivity of hydrogen = 30 H > 20 H > 10 H