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Chemistry Hydrocarbon General Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 12, 2026

Which statements is/are correct about photochemical chlorination of the above compound ?

A
The major product will have chiral carbon atom but is optically inactive.
B
The intermediate free radical of the major product is resonance stabilised.
C
The intermediate free radical is tertiary for major product.
D
The intermediate free radical is planar, and stabilised by only hyperconjugation.

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(a, b) The intermediate free radical is tertiary which is not major product due to absence of resonance.

The intermediate free radical is planar, and stabilised by resonance and hyperconjugation.

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