for-the-synthesis-of-2-halopropane-would-it-be-better-to-perform-chlorination-or

Question

For the synthesis of 2-halopropane, would it be better to perform chlorination or bromination of propane? Explain.

Diagram illustrating radical reactions with X2 and heat, producing X and HX.

Accepted Answer

It is better to do bromination due higher selectivity of bromine.

Answer

It is better to do chlorination due higher selectivity of chlorine.

Answer

Both bromination and chlorination are equally useful.

Answer

None of these.