In the free-radical chlorination of propane, A) 1-chloropropane is the major pro

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In the free-radical chlorination of propane, A) 1-chloropropane is the major product becuase the radicalintermediate is more stable. B) 2-chloropropane is the major product because the radicalintermediate is more stable. C) 1-chloropropane is the major product because the radicalintermediate is formed faster. D) 2-chloropropane is the major product because the radicalintermediate is formed faster. Please provide explanation. In the free-radical chlorination of propane, A) 1-chloropropane is the major product becuase the radicalintermediate is more stable. B) 2-chloropropane is the major product because the radicalintermediate is more stable. C) 1-chloropropane is the major product because the radicalintermediate is formed faster. D) 2-chloropropane is the major product because the radicalintermediate is formed faster. Please provide explanation.

Explanation / Answer

B) 2-chloropropane is the major product because the radicalintermediate is more stable. The order of stability of free radicals is given by : Ph 3C . > Ph2CH . > PhCH2. > CH2=CH - CH2. >(CH3 ) 3 C . >(CH2 ) 2 CH .> CH3 -CH2. >. CH3

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