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11. Radical Reactions - Part 2 of 2

11. Radical Reactions - Part 2 of 2

11. Radical Reactions / Calculating Radical Yields / Problem 2

For the synthesis of 2-halopropane, would it be better to perform chlorination or bromination of propane? Explain.

ANSWERS OPTIONS

A

It is better to do chlorination due higher selectivity of chlorine.

B

It is better to do bromination due higher selectivity of bromine.

C

Both bromination and chlorination are equally useful.

D

None of these.

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