Which reagent will you use for the following reaction?
CH3 CH2 CH2 CH3 CH3 CH2 CH2 CH2 Cl + CH3 CH2 CH Cl CH3
Cl2 / UV light
NaCl + H2SO4
Cl2 gas in dark
Cl2 gas in the presence of iron in dark
As we learnt in
Preparation of haloalkane by free radical halogenation of Alkanes -
Alkanes undergo free radical substitution reaction when treated Cl2/Br2 in presence of sunlight.
- wherein
Option 1)
Cl2 / UV light
Correct
Option 2)
NaCl + H2SO4
Incorrect
Option 3)
Cl2 gas in dark
Incorrect
Option 4)
Cl2 gas in the presence of iron in dark
Incorrect