The Hydrogen Atom Abstraction Step in the Free Radical Chlorine

question 42

Essay

The hydrogen atom abstraction step in the free radical chlorine of methane is exothermic. Use the Hammond Postulate to speculate on the extent of bond formation and bond cleavage in the transition state.

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