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Which of the following compound(s) on reaction with Br2/hν give a 3 halide as a major product?

A
Cyclopentane
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B
Methylcyclopentane
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C
Cyclohexane
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D
3-methylpentane
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Solution

The correct option is D 3-methylpentane
Stability of free radical :
3>2>1

In (a) , only 2 halide is formed as shown :

In (b) , major product that is formed is a 3 halide as shown :


In (c), major product that is formed is a 2 halide as shown :



In (d), major product that is formed is a 3 halide as shown :




correct options are (b) and (d)

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