Hydrocarbons Ques 77
77. Which one of the following is a free-radical substitution reaction?
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 77.(b)
Solution:
- (b) In the presence of UV rays or energy $O_2$ by boiling, free radical is generated which attack the methyl carbon atom of toluene.

$ Cl_2 \xrightarrow{h \nu} 2 Cl^{\circ} $
