MHT CET Chemistry question

Direct halogensation of alkane is NOT a suitable method for the preparation of alkyl halides because

(A)The reaction cannot be controlled
(B)A mixture of mono, di, tri and polyhalogen derivative is obtained, which is difficult to separate
(C)Alkyl halides obtained are not pure
(D)All of theseCorrect

Answer: (D)

Solution

Free-radical halogenation is hard to control and gives a mixture of mono-, di-, tri- and polyhalo products (and isomers) that are

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