Alkanes & Free Radicals

3 reactions in this topic, each with the reagents, the mechanism and the structure of the product.

When treated with N-bromosuccinimide (NBS) and light (hν) alkyl groups adjacent to the alkenes will be converted into alkyl bromid

When treated with bromine (Br2) and light (hν) alkanes are converted into alkyl bromides. Bromination of tertiary carbons is selec

Alkanes treated with chlorine gas (Cl2) and light (hv) or heat (Δ) will be converted into alkyl chlorides.