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Published on: August 14, 2026
Reactivity of hydrogen atoms attached to different carbon atoms in alkanes has the order
A
tertiary 
primary 
secondary and
primary secondary and
B
primary 
secondary 
tertiary
secondary tertiary
C
both
D
tertiary 
secondary 
primary.
secondary primary.
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
The reactivity of 
‐atom depends upon the stability of free radicals, therefore reactivity of 
‐atom follows the order: 
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