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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question
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Chlorination of an alkane as compared to bromination proceeds
Options
A at a slower rate
B at a faster rate
Correct Answer
C with equal rates
D with equal or different rate depending upon the source of alkane.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Chlorination is faster than bromination because chlorine radicals are more reactive (less selective) than bromine radicals. Chlorination has a lower activation energy for hydrogen abstraction.

Hint

Which halogen radical is more reactive?

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Practice Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1061 of 1999
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