Consider the reaction and products. Identify the true statement. Br Br NBS/Light 0°C B is the major product because it has the lower energy Transition State. B is the major product because it is the lower energy product. A is the major product because it is the more stable halide. A is the major product because its pathway has the lower activation energy.

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Consider the reaction and products. Identify the true statement.
Br
Br
NBS/Light
0°C
B is the major product because it has the lower energy Transition State.
B is the major product because it is the lower energy product.
A is the major product because it is the more stable halide.
A is the major product because its pathway has the lower activation energy.
Transcribed Image Text:Question 39 Consider the reaction and products. Identify the true statement. Br Br NBS/Light 0°C B is the major product because it has the lower energy Transition State. B is the major product because it is the lower energy product. A is the major product because it is the more stable halide. A is the major product because its pathway has the lower activation energy.
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