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The above reaction proceeds through


A

Nucleophilic substitution

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Electrophilic substitution

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Free radical substitution

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More than one of the above processes

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Solution

The correct option is C

Free radical substitution


This is a good example of a photochemical reaction. A reaction brought about by light.

One of the hydrogen atoms in the methyl group has been replaced by a chlorine atom, so this is a substitution reaction. However, the reaction doesn't stop there, and all three hydrogens in the methyl group can, in turn, be replaced by chlorine atoms.


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