Question

Assertion (A) Yield of an alkyl halide which is formed by the free radical halogenation is low.
Reason (R) Free radical halogenation lead to formation of mixture of isomeric mono and polyhaloalkanes.

• A. Both $A$ and $R$ are correct; $R$ is the correct explanation of $A$
• B. Both $A$ and $R$ are correct; $R$ is not the correct explanation of $A$
• C. $A$ is correct; $R$ is incorrect
• D. $R$ is correct; $A$ is incorrect

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Free radical chlorination or bromination of alkanes gives a complex mixture of isomeric mono and polyhaloalkanes which is difficult to separate as pure compounds.