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Consider the reaction of with in the presence of light. Which of the following statements regarding the major product is correct?

  1. A.The product is due to allylic bromination.
  2. B.The product is due to Markovnikov addition.
  3. C.The product is due to steric hindrance.
  4. D.The reaction yields a mixture of .
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Correct answer: AThe product is due to allylic bromination.

Solution

  1. provides a low concentration of in the presence of light.
  2. The mechanism involves the formation of an allylic radical at the position.
  3. The allylic radical is stabilized by resonance with the double bond.
  4. Bromine atom abstraction leads to the formation of .
  5. Hence the answer is (A).

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