Q68 / 200 · NEET 2003 · Chemistry

Which one of the following is a free radical substitution reaction?

  • Correct answer
    A
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  • B
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  • C
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  • D
    $\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{CHO}+\mathrm{HCN} \rightarrow \mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{CH}(\mathrm{OH}) \mathrm{CN}$

Solution

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Related Theory Alkanes can be converted to Haloalkanes through a free radical substitution as free radicals are highly reactive. Caution Free radicals are formed if a bond splits evenly - each atom getting one of the two electrons. The name given to this is homolytic fission.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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