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Which of the following best describes a mechanistic feature of the free-radical brominatio...

Which of the following best describes a mechanistic feature of the free-radical bromination (Br2, light) of 2-methylpropane?

A) The initiation step involves cleavage of a C-H bond.

B) The free-radical (CH3)3C is produced in one propagation step and reacts with Br2 in another.

C) The reaction is characterized by the homolytic cleavage of the C-Br bond.

D) The reaction is concerted; i.e., it occurs in a single step.

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