14. For each compound, predict the major product of free-radical bromination. Remember that
bromination is highly selective, and only the most stable radical will be formed.
(a) cyclohexane
(b) methylcyclopentane
(c)
(decalin)
15. Predict the major product of free-radical bromination of the following reactions.
(a)
$CH_2=CH-CH_3$ +
N-Br
light or ROOR
$CCl_4$
Ο
N-Bromosuccinimide
(NBS)
(b)
NBS
hv
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