Chapter 12, Problem 48P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The percentage of $\text{1-chloro-1phenylbutane}$ in the product ${\text{C}}_{\text{10}}{\text{H}}_{\text{13}}\text{Cl}$ obtained by free radical halogenation is to be calculated.

Concept introduction:

The rate of abstraction of a hydrogen in free radical halogenation of alkanes depends on the type of hydrogen $\left({\text{1}}^{\text{o}}{\text{, 2}}^{\text{o}}{\text{, or 3}}^{\text{o}}\right)$ being replaced.

The product distribution depends on the relative rates of abstraction and the number of equivalent hydrogens of each type.