Question

During halogenation of an alkane , the ease of replacement of hydrogen atoms follows  the order :​

Answer 1

Answer:

REF: free radical will have 9αH.

CH

3

−CH

2

−CH

3

free radical will have 6αH

CH

3

−CH

3

−H free radical will have 3αH

As no.of α−H increase stability of free radical increase

reactivity order of H 3

∘

>2

∘

>1

∘

Answer 2

REF: free radical will have 9αH.

CH

3

−CH

2

−CH

3

free radical will have 6αH

CH

3

−CH

3

−H free radical will have 3αH

As no.of α−H increase stability of free radical increase

reactivity order of H 3

∘

>2

∘

>1

∘

Hence, te correct option is C