NEET 2003
- Exam
- NEET
- Year
- 2003
- Subject
- Chemistry
- Chapter
- Hydrocarbons
NEET 2003 · Chemistry · Hydrocarbons
Which one of the following is a free radical substitution reaction?
Which one of the following is a free radical substitution reaction?



Options
- A
- B
- C
- D
Correct answer
A.
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.