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Chapter 4: Q18P (page 213)

What would be the product ratio in the chlorination of propane if all the hydrogens were abstracted at equal rates?

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Product ratio is3:1

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01

Free radical chlorination of propane

In this mechanism, the first propagation step forms either a primary radical or a secondary radical. This radical determines whether the final product will be the primary alkyl halide or the secondary alkyl halide.

02

Primary and secondary hydrogens in propane.

There are six primary hydrogens (red) and two secondary hydrogens (blue) in propane.

03

Reaction of chlorination of propane

In the chlorination of propane, two products are formed which are 1 - chloropropane and 2 - chloropropane.

04

Product ratio in chlorination of propane

Hence, the product ratio is 3:1 when all the hydrogens were abstracted at equal rates.

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