In the free-radical bromination of each of the following, the major product has Br on a particular type of carbon. Which option gives the type of carbon bearing Br in (a), (b), (c) and (d), in that order?
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

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In the free-radical bromination of each of the following, the major product has Br on a particular type of carbon. Which option gives the type of carbon bearing Br in (a), (b), (c) and (d), in that order?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

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Bromine radicals pick the hydrogen that gives the most stable radical (3° > 2° > 1°, with benzylic and allylic positions favoured further). The products are : (a) (b) (c) (d)

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