Organic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
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ISBN: 9781305080485
Author: John E. McMurry
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Chapter 6.SE, Problem 36AP
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The observation that when a mixture of methane and chlorine is irradiated reaction commences immediately. When irradiation is stopped the reaction gradually slows down but does not stop immediately is to be explained.

Concept introduction:

When a mixture containing an alkane and halogen is irradiated, homolytic cleavage of bonds takes place resulting in the generation of free radicals. Reactions involving free radicals occur in three steps, initiation, propagation and termination.

To explain:

The observation that when a mixture of methane and chlorine is irradiated reaction commences immediately. When irradiation is stopped the reaction gradually slows down but does not stop immediately.

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