Textbook Question
Show how the following compounds could be prepared from 2-methylpropane:
a. 2-bromo-2-methylpropane
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11. Radical Reactions
Free Radical Halogenation
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Which step of a radical reaction is responsible for the formation of the bulk of the product?
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It depends on the temperature.
B
Initiation
C
Termination
D
Propagation
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Understand the three main steps of a radical reaction: initiation, propagation, and termination.
Initiation involves the generation of radicals, typically through the homolytic cleavage of a bond, often induced by heat or light.
Propagation is the step where radicals react with stable molecules to form new radicals, continuing the chain reaction and forming the bulk of the product.
Termination occurs when two radicals combine to form a stable molecule, effectively ending the chain reaction.
Recognize that propagation is responsible for the formation of the bulk of the product, as it is the step where the radical chain reaction continues, converting reactants into products.
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