Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Hydrocarbons

Hydrocarbons — practice question

On heating with chlorine, the hydrocarbon 2,2-dimethylbutane reacts by free radical substitution. During a propagation step, a free radical X$\bullet$ is produced. $\text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2{-}\text{C}(\text{CH}_3)_2{-}\text{CH}_3 + \text{Cl}\bullet \rightarrow X\bullet + \text{HCl}$ How many different structures of X$\bullet$ can there be?

  • A2
  • B3
  • C4
  • D5

Worked solution & mark scheme

This 1-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme.

  • Full mark scheme, point by point
  • Step-by-step worked solution
  • Write your answer & get it marked instantly by AI