Question

Which statements is/are correct about photochemical chlorination of the above compound?

• A. The major product will have chiral carbon atom but is optically inactive
• B. The intermediate free radical of the major product is resonance stabilised
• C. The intermediate free radical is tertiary for major product
• D. The intermediate free medical is planar, and stabilised by only hyperconjugation

Answer 1

The correct option is B The intermediate free radical of the major product is resonance stabilised

Three possible Radicals

Out of all the I is most stable,

So, the answer is Option B.