the-relative-rate-of-formation-of-a-tertiary-a-secondary-and-a-primary-alkyl-rad

Question

The relative rate of formation of a tertiary, a secondary, and a primary alkyl radical by a chlorine radical is 5 : 3.8 : 1 at room temperature. However, the relative rates for the formation of these radicals decrease when we increase the reaction temperature. Explain this decrease in the degree of regioselectivity.

Accepted Answer

With the increase in temperature, the reactivity of chlorine radicals increases thus the regioselectivity decreases.

Answer

With the increase in temperature, the rate of formation of chlorine radicals increases thus the regioselectivity decreases.

Answer

With the increase in temperature, the reactivity of chlorine radical decreases thus the regioselectivity decreases.

Answer

None of the above.