How many distinct dichlorination products can result when isobutane is subjected to free radical chlorination? a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 6

c. 3

Explanation:

Dicholorination of tertiary alkane ( i.e. isobutane) is a halogenation reaction which makes it possible to replace the alkyl functional group with halogenated chlorine.

When Isobutane is subjected to free radicals chlorination, three distinct dichlorination can be formed.

The mechanism of the formation of these products can be seen in the image attached below.

they both have a y in them

a. energy is absorbed in the reaction.

if in a given reaction the energy of products is greater than the energy of reactants it means that reaction is endothermic and during the reaction, the energy is absorbed by reactants. in an endothermic reaction, the products have more stored chemical energy than the reactants. and in this reaction the reactants are more stable than products before the compounds with less energy are always more stable.