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:

  1. (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} $