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9:55 PM Sat Nov 2 .37% < 0 5 TODO of ☺ ☺ + $ 23. Predict the major product(s) of the following reaction: sure Not Br 24. Which of the following correctly describes the nature of the transition state of the rate-determining step of the free-radical bromination of methane? A) the transition state resembles the reactants more than the products B) the transition state resembles the products more than the reactants C) the transition state equally resembles products and reactants

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Mechanism H PL H 120 h 3 type of (H bond Formation on the Tendence of radical & sa> 267 i basis of stability order of radical. stable by Inductive effect more so when Bra attack a major product option (B) 24. Energy diagram for free radical bromination of Methane (Hehe Br) HBr + CH3 ( Intermediate) Energy Qr+ CHY CH3Br + Bor afect Product Reaction Coordinate to Reactant so. state late resembles Transition is near by transition state resemble oducts (option A). reactants more than the