Chapter 9, Problem 9.58AP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The structures of the compounds, compound A $\left({\text{C}}_{\text{6}}{\text{H}}_{\text{13}}\text{Br}\right)$ and compound B $\left({\text{C}}_{\text{6}}{\text{H}}_{\text{12}}{\text{Br}}_2\right)$ formed when $\text{2, 3-}$ dimethylbutane is treated with ${\text{Br}}_{\text{2}}$ in the presence of light are to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The reaction between an alkane and halogen in the presence of light follows free-radical substitution mechanism. There are two major steps leading to the formation of the product. First step is the abstraction of hydrogen radical leading to the formation alkyl radical. Second step is the combination of alkyl free radical and halide radical.