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Using the bond dissociation energies , and secondary C-H , the enthalpy changes (kJ/mol) of the step (R = secondary alkyl) for X = Cl and X = Br respectively are

  1. A+21 and -44
  2. B-21 and -44
  3. C-21 and +44
  4. D+21 and +44

Answer: A

. For Cl: . For Br: . Thus the chain-transfer step is endothermic for HCl (chain does not propagate) and exothermic for HBr (peroxide effect operates).
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