Propose a mechanism to account for the formation of this substitution product. Use a bromine radical as a starting product, and only draw the following as the final product:

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Propose a mechanism to account for the formation of this substitution product. Use a bromine radical as a starting product, and only draw the following as the final product:
Propose a mechanism to account for the formation of this substitution product. Use a bromine radical as a starting product, and only draw the following as the final product:
CH₂
'Br
Draw all missing reactants and/or products in the appropriate boxes by placing atoms on the canvas and connecting them with bonds. Add charges where needed. Electron flow arrows
should start on the electron(s) of an atom or a bond and should end on an atom, bond, or location where a new bond should be created.
Transcribed Image Text:Propose a mechanism to account for the formation of this substitution product. Use a bromine radical as a starting product, and only draw the following as the final product: CH₂ 'Br Draw all missing reactants and/or products in the appropriate boxes by placing atoms on the canvas and connecting them with bonds. Add charges where needed. Electron flow arrows should start on the electron(s) of an atom or a bond and should end on an atom, bond, or location where a new bond should be created.
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