NEET2003ChemistryHydrocarbonsActual
Which one of the following is a free radical substitution reaction?
Options
- ACH ₃ CHO + HCN CH ₃ CH ( OH ) CN
Correct answer
A. CH ₃ CHO + HCN CH ₃ CH ( OH ) CN
Step-by-step solution
Related Theory Alkanes can be converted to Haloalkanes through a free radical substitution as free radicals are highly reactive. Caution Free radicals are formed if a bond splits evenly - each atom getting one of the two electrons. The name given to this is homolytic fission.