MHT CET 2025 Chemistry question

The reaction of propane with bromine in presence of UV light predominantly forms

(A)1-Bromopropane
(B)2-BromopropaneCorrect
(C)1, 2-dibromopropane
(D)1,3-dibromopropane

Answer: (B)

Solution

Free radical bromination of propane proceeds by hydrogen abstraction by a bromine atom. A secondary hydrogen (on C-2) is abstracted much more easily than a primary one because the secondary propyl radical is more stable (hyperconjugation), and bromine is highly

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