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Published on: August 12, 2026
Which reagent will you use for the following reaction?
A
light
B
C
gas in dark
D
gas in the presence of iron in dark
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
The given reaction is a substitution reaction. It include the replacement of 
and 
hydrogen of alkanes by chlorine. It occurs in the presence of ultraviolet light or at high temperature the reaction.
The chlorination does not take place at room temperature or in absence of light. In reaction, light is absorbed by the chlorine molecule and activated chlorine initiates
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