Which one of the following is a free radical substitution reaction?
- $\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{CHO}+\mathrm{HCN} \rightarrow \mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{CH}(\mathrm{OH}) \mathrm{CN}$
Solution
Related Theory
Alkanes can be converted to Haloalkanes through a free radical substitution as free radicals are highly reactive.
Caution
Free radicals are formed if a bond splits evenly - each atom getting one of the two electrons. The name given to this is homolytic fission.Asked in: NEET 2003