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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Haloalkanes and Haloarenes

Question:

The following reaction to form haloalkanes is an example of which type of reaction?

 

Options:

Free radical substitution

Halogen exchange

Finkelstein reaction

Swarts reaction

Correct Answer:

Free radical substitution

Explanation:

Free radical chlorination of alkanes give a mixture of isomeric haloalkanes which are difficult to separate. This reaction takes place in the presence of UV light or heat.