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Question

If radical halogenation occurs at a chiral center, what is the expected result in terms of stereochemistry?

Accepted Answer

A racemic mixture, due to the planar nature of the radical intermediate.

Answer

An equal mixture of diastereomers.

Answer

A mixture with more of one enantiomer, due to preferential radical attack.

Answer

A single enantiomer, because radical reactions are stereospecific.