Question

Statement 1 : Chlorination of allylic hydrogen is difficult than vinylic hydrogen
Statement 2 : Allyl radical is stabilized by resonance

• A. Statement 1 is True, Statement 2 is True; Statement 2 is correct explanation for Statement 1
• B. Statement 1 is True, Statement 2 is True; Statement 2 is not correct explanation for Statement 1
• C. Statement 1 is True, Statement 2 is False
• D. Statement 1 is False, Statement 2 is True

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Chlorination proceeds by free radical mechanism and chlorination of allylic $H$ is easier than vinylic $H$