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The reaction H2 + Br2 → 2HBr proceeds via which mechanism?(a) Free-radical(b) Ionic substitution(c) Elimination(d) PericyclicThe question was asked during an interview.My doubt stems from Non topic in division Rate Laws and Stoichiometry of Chemical Reaction Engineering |
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Answer» CORRECT OPTION is (a) Free-radical The explanation is: Bromine forms a free-radical and reacts with H2. Thus, free-radical mechanism is FOLLOWED. There is no elimination and no cyclic structure is formed as product or intermediate state. |
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