What is(are) the expected product(s) in free radical chlorination of propane?

Hexane

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2-methyl pentane

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2,3-dimethyl butane

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2,2-dimethyl butane

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Solution

The correct options are
A 2-methyl pentane
B Hexane
C 2,3-dimethyl butane

As shown in above mechanism, three types of products are possible as a result of radical additions. So option (A), (B) and (C) are all possible.

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What is(are) the expected product(s) in free radical chlorination of propane?

The correct options are A 2-methyl pentane B Hexane C 2,3-dimethyl butaneAs shown in above mechanism, three types of products are possible as a result of radical additions. So option (A), (B) and (C) are all possible.

The correct options are
A 2-methyl pentane
B Hexane
C 2,3-dimethyl butane

As shown in above mechanism, three types of products are possible as a result of radical additions. So option (A), (B) and (C) are all possible.