Essential Organic Chemistry (3rd Edition)
Essential Organic Chemistry (3rd Edition)
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ISBN: 9780321937711
Author: Paula Yurkanis Bruice
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 14, Problem 21P
Interpretation Introduction

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The reason should be explained for the rate of bromination of methane get decreased when the hydrobromic acid is added to the reaction.

Concept introduction:

Radical or free radical: Unpaired valence electron of an atom, molecule, or ion is called as radical.

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