MCQ
The reaction, $(CH_3)_2C = CH_2 + B{{r}^{\centerdot }} \to (CH_3)_2 \overset{\centerdot }{\mathop{C}}\,- CH_2Br$

is an example of a/an ................ step in a radical chain reaction.

  • A
    initiation
  • B
    termination
  • propagation
  • D
    heterolytic cleavage

Answer

Correct option: C.
propagation
c
$(c)$ Attack of free radical on alkene is an propagation step.

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