JEE Main · 2021 · Shift-IeasyHALO-012

Excess of isobutane on reaction with Br2 in presence of light at 125°C gives which one of the following, as the major…

Haloalkanes & Haloarenes · Class 12 · JEE Main Previous Year Question

Question

Excess of isobutane on reaction with \ceBr2\ce{Br2} in presence of light at 125°C gives which one of the following, as the major product?

Options
  1. a

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  2. b

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  3. c

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  4. d

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Correct Answerb

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Detailed Solution

Key Points:

  • Free radical bromination: 3° >> 2° > 1° (highly selective)
  • Free radical chlorination: 3° > 2° > 1° (less selective)
  • Isobutane has one 3° carbon → major product is tert-butyl bromide
  • Br• selectivity: 1600:80:1 (3°:2°:1°) vs Cl• selectivity: 5:4:1

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