Question

Hexane reacts with Cl₂ in the presence of sunlight to produce?

Answer 1

Hexane react with Cl2 in presence of sunlight and produce 2 products.

This is because :

•Hexane has 2 types of carbons : one is primary (1°) and other is secondary (2°).

Hence only 2 products will form which are shown in the image.

1) is of 45% because it is formed by replacing primary hydrogen by chlorine.

2) is of 55% because it is formed by replacing secondary hydrogen by chlorine.

•& We know the order of stability of radicals :

3° > 2° > 1°