Question

The radical halogenation of 2-methyl propane gives two products (CH),CHCH, X
(CH),CX Chlorination gives larger amount of the minor product than the bromination because
a) Bromine is more reactive than chlorine and is able to attack the less reactive 3° C-H
b) Bromine atoms are less reactive (more selective) than chlorine and preferentially attack the weaker
3° C-H bond.
c) The methyl groups are more hindered to attack by the larger bromine atom
d) Bromination is reversible and more stable 39-alkylbromide is formed exclusively.
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Answer 1

Explanation:

Bromine is more reactive than chlorine and is able to attack the less reactive

Bromine atoms are less reactive (more selective) than chlorine, and preferentially attack the weaker

bond

The methyl groups are more hindered to attack by the larger bromine atom.

Bromination is reversible and more stable

alkyl bromide is formed exlusively.