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Why can't HCl be used in chlorination of alkane?

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Answered by inzamam2
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 It is not used in chlorination of any alkane as the bond between them is highly polar which dissociates to give H+HX+and Cl−ClX− that will not be able to initiate the formation of free radicals in alkane. In this case H+HX+ will be released from the alkane as carbon is more electronegative than hydrogen. Chloride ion formed will again react with H+HX+ ion to form HClHCl as it will feel a replusion from carbon due to the lone pair. Hence no chlorination takes place so HClHCl is generally avoided.
Answered by jesse200232
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Hcl is not used in the chlorination of alkane because the bond between them is highly polar which disassociates to give H+ and cl minus that will not be able to initiate the formation of free radicals in alkane.

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