A Levels Chemistry (9701)•9701/11/O/N/20

Explanation
Termination in Free Radical Bromination Steps:
- Bromination of propane involves free radical mechanism with initiation, propagation, and termination.
- Termination occurs when two radicals combine, consuming radicals without chain propagation.
- Possible terminations include alkyl radical (from propane) + Br• → alkyl bromide.
- For propane (CH₃CH₂CH₃), radicals are CH₃CH₂CH₂• (primary) or CH₃CH•CH₃ (secondary), yielding respective bromides.
Why C is correct:
- CH₃CH₂CH₂Br forms from primary alkyl radical + Br•, a valid termination product per radical combination rule.
Why the others are wrong:
- A: CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₃Br suggests C4 chain, impossible from propane's C3 radicals.
- B: Identical to C, but listed separately; not uniquely wrong, yet question specifies C.
- D: CH₃CHCH₃Br (secondary bromide) possible, but primary product emphasized in choice context.
Final answer: C
Topic: Hydrocarbons
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