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STANDARD Chemistry Alkanes MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium
Chlorination of alkanes is a photochemical process. It is initiated by the process of
A
heterolysis
B
homolysis
C
pyrolysis
D
hydrolysis
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
Photochemical chlorination of alkanes is a free radical process and the reaction is initiated by homolysis of halogens to form free radicals.
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