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If relative rates of substitution of `1^(@)` and `2^(@)` H are in the ratio 1 : 3.8, show that in the presence of light at 298 K, the chlorination of n-butane gives a mixture of 72% 2-chlorobutane and 28% 1-chlorobutane.

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To solve the problem, we need to show how the chlorination of n-butane leads to a mixture of 72% 2-chlorobutane and 28% 1-chlorobutane when the relative rates of substitution of primary and secondary hydrogens are in the ratio of 1:3.8. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Structure of n-Butane**: - The structure of n-butane (C₄H₁₀) can be represented as: \[ CH₃-CH₂-CH₂-CH₃ ...
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