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Q. Which reagent will you use for the following reaction?
$CH_3CH_2CH_2CH_3 \rightarrow CH_3CH_2CH_2CH_2Cl + CH_3CH_2CHClCH_3$

Haloalkanes and Haloarenes

Solution:

Direct chlorination of alkanes takes place in presence of sunlight ($UV$ light).