$C_{3} H_{8} + C l_{2} L i g h t - -- \to C_{3} H_{7} C l + H C l$ is an example of which of the following types of reactions ?

Substitution

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Elimination

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Addition

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Rearrangement

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Solution

The correct option is A Substitution
$C_{3} H_{8} + C l_{2} h v - \to C_{3} H_{7} C l + H C l$
This is an example of substitution reaction where hydrogen atom of alkane is replaced by halogen atom via free radical mechanism.

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