Discussion Forum : General Organic Chemistry
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The Above Reaction Proceeds Through 


The above reaction proceeds through


 

Options:
A .   Nucleophilic substitution 
B .   Electrophilic substitution 
C .   Free radical substitution
D .   More than one of the above processes 
Answer: Option C
:
C
This is a good example of a photochemical reaction. A reaction brought about by light. 
 

The Above Reaction Proceeds Through 


One of the hydrogen atoms in the methyl group has been replaced by a chlorine atom, so this is a substitution reaction. However, the reaction doesn't stop there, and all three hydrogens in the methyl group can, in turn, be replaced by chlorine atoms.



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