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Published on: August 13, 2026
Which of the following statement is correct in relation to the halogenation of alkane ?
A
The reactivity of chlorine is less than bromine towards alkanes.
B
For photochemical chlorination of methane 
, is formed in slowest step.
, is formed in slowest step.
C
Free radicals are pyramidal intermediate, stabilised by hyperconjugation and resonance.
D
Bromine has much higher regioselectivity than chlorine in abstracting 30 hydrogen.
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
Bromine atom has a much higher regioselecvity than chlorine atom in abstracting 3 0 hydrogen.
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