Hydrocarbons Question 264

Question: Among the following free radical bromination reactions, select those in which $ 2{}^\circ $ halide is the major product

Options:

A) P, Q, R, S

B) P, R, U

C) P, R, S, T

D) P, Q, R, S, T

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

[b] Bromine is more selective
$ \therefore $ it will form $ 3{}^\circ $ halide if there is presence of $ 3{}^\circ $ hydrogen.

$ \therefore $ Q, S, T, form $ 3{}^\circ $ halide as major and P, R, U form $ 2{}^\circ $ halide as major.