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2-Chloropentane on halogenation with chlorine gives 2,3-dichloropentane. What will be the structure of free radical species formed in the reaction?

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Planar

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Trigonal planar

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Square planar

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Pyramidal

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Solution

The correct option is B Trigonal planar
The free radical formed in the chlorination of 2-chloro pentane contains the free radical on 3rd carbon which is $s p^{2}$ hybridized.A $s p^{2}$ hybridized carbon always posses Trigonal planar shape. Hence, option B is correct.

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