In the First Propagation Step of the Free Radical Chlorination

question 12

Multiple Choice

In the first propagation step of the free radical chlorination of methane, which of the following occurs?

• A) Cl₂ dissociates.
• B) A chlorine radical abstracts a hydrogen.
• C) A carbon radical reacts with Cl₂.
• D) A carbon radical reacts with a chlorine radical.
• E) Two chlorine radicals combine.

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