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Write the major product in the following reaction:
Write the major product in the following reaction:
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UV light can break the C-Cl bond in alkyl chlorides, generating free radicals that lead to elimination reactions.
Updated On: Jan 13, 2026
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- Ethyl chloride (CH\(_3\)CH\(_2\)Cl) reacts via free radical substitution under UV light. - Ethene (CH\(_2\)=CH\(_2\)) is the primary product, resulting from HCl elimination by UV-generated free radicals.
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