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Chapter 15: Q38. (page 570)

Question: Which alkyl halides can be prepared in good yield by radical halogenation of an alkane?

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The tertiary alkyl halide (a) would be prepared in good yield by radical halogenation of an alkane.

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01

Radical halogenation

The organic reaction involving the substitution of the most reactive hydrogen atom in an alkane by a halide ion, namely chloride ion or bromide ion to form the corresponding alkyl halide is known as the radical halogenation reaction.

02

Predominance of alkyl halide

The relative stability of carbocations is as follows,

Tertiary > Secondary > Primary

Among the given set of alkyl halides, the one with the halide ion bonded to a tertiary carbon atom would be prepared in good yield.

a.

Therefore, compound (a) is prepared in good yield.

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Question: With reference to the indicated C-H bonds in 2-methylbutane.

a. Rank the C-H bonds in order of increasing bond length.

b. Draw the radical resulting from cleavage of each C-H bond and classify it as 10,20, or 30

c.Rank the order of radicals in order of increasing stability.

Rank the C-H bonds in order of increasing ease of H abstractions in a radical halogenation reaction.

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