Answer to Question #331001 in General Chemistry for Siyabonga

Question

The reaction of bromine with propane in the presence of high heat or uv light gives primarily 2-bromopropane as the reaction product because:

a.

bromine forms reactive free radicals.

b.

propane easily forms free radicals

c.

bromine reacts with any alkane to produce predominantly a secondary carbon free radical intermediate.

d.

secondary carbon free radicals are more stable than primary carbon free radicals

Answer 1

d. secondary carbon free radicals are more stable than primary carbon free radicals