Question

Which of the following is a false statement?

• A. Free radicals, carbonium ions or carbanions are reaction intermediates
• B. Reaction between methane and chlorine in presence of sunlight proceeds via free radical
• C. The electronegative atom in the carbon chain produces $+I$ effect
• D. Homolytic fission of $C-C$ bonds gives free radicals

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

The electronegative atom in the carbon chain produces $-I$ effect.