Which of the following statements correctly explains why bromination reactions are more selective than chlorination reactions. a. bromine radical is less stable than chlorine radical, so it is more reactive and less choosy
b. bromine radical is more stable than chlorine radical, so it is more reactive and less choosy
c. bromine radical is more stable than chlorine radical, so it is less reactive and more choosy
d. bromine radical is less stable than chlorine radical, so it is less reactive and more choosy
e. relative radical stability is 3' radicals > 2" radicals> 1 radicals when bromine radicals snatch hydrogens from alkanes, but when chlorine radicals snatch hydrogens the resulting alkyl radical stability is 3 radicals < 2 radicals< 1' radicals

A bromine radical is more stable than chlorine radical, so it is less reactive and more choosy.

Explanation:

A chlorine atom being more electronegative in nature is able to attract a hydrogen atom more readily towards itself as compared to a bromine atom.

Since bromine is less electronegative in nature so bromine will be more selective as a hydrogen abstracting agent. As a result, bromine radical is more stable in nature than chlorine radical.

Thus, we can conclude that bromine radical is more stable than chlorine radical, so it is less reactive and more choosy.

the correct answer is option d

explanation:

i was wrong its d because they dont use cm when calculating square roots

the enthalpy of formation of water is given as -285.8kj/mol, which states that the enthalpy of formation is negative.

negative enthalpy of formation indicates that the heat is released during the reaction process. the heat is released from reaction to the surroundings the enthalpy is expressed with a negative sign with the energy given out in the reaction process.

the formation of water takes place by giving out heat which is -285.8 kj/mol.