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Photochemical chlorination of alkane is ...

Photochemical chlorination of alkane is initiated by a process of -

A

Pyrolysis

B

Substitution

C

Homolysis

D

Peroxidation

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The correct Answer is:
C

Chlorination of alkane in photochemical reaction takes place by free radical mechanism. Free radicals are formed by homolytic bond fission or homolysis.
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