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The hydrogen atom abstraction step in the free radical chlorine of methane is exothermic. Use the Hammond Postulate to speculate on the extent of bond formation and bond cleavage in the transition state.
Hammond Postulate
A principle stating that the transition state of a chemical reaction resembles the structure of the closest stable species: the reactants for endothermic steps and the products for exothermic steps.
Free Radical Chlorine
A highly reactive species of chlorine that carries an unpaired electron, often involved in radical reactions.
Methane
A simple hydrocarbon with the formula CH4, representing the simplest alkane and a primary component of natural gas.
- Comprehend the Hammond Postulate and its utilization in forecasting the pathways of reactions and the states of transition.
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Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the Hammond Postulate and its utilization in forecasting the pathways of reactions and the states of transition.
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