Hydrocarbons - Result Question 76
####79. Which one of the following is a free-radical substitution reaction?
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(a) $CH_3 CHO+HCN \longrightarrow CH_3 CH(OH) CN$
(b)
(c)
(d)
$\longrightarrow CH_2 NO_2$
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Solution:
- (b) In the presence of UV rays or energy $O_2$ by boiling, free radical is generated which attack the methyl carbon atom of toluene.
$ Cl_2 \xrightarrow{h \nu} 2 Cl^{\circ} $
