In the chorination of isobutane (2-methyl propane) the major product is
In the chorination of isobutane (2-methyl propane) the major product is
A. `CH_(3)CH_(2)CH_(2)Cl`
B. `CH_(3)CH(CH_(3))CH_(2)Cl`
C. `CH_(3)CH_(2)CH(CH_(3))Cl`
D. `(CH_(3))_(3)C Cl`
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Correct Answer - D
The rate of substraction of hydrogen follows the order `3^(@) H gt 2^(@) gt H gt 1^(@)`H, which parallels the stability of free radicals. In other words , the order of reactivity of H is `3^(@) H gt 2^(@) gt 1^(@)H`.
`(CH_(3))_(2)CHCH_(3) +Cl_(2) overset(U.V."light") to (CH_(3))_(2)C ClCH_(3)+HCl`
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