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Radical Chemistry

Radical Chlorination

Radical Chlorination

A chain mechanism substitutes Cl onto an alkane.

Allylic Bromination

Allylic Bromination

NBS supplies a low Br2 level to brominate the allylic site.

Radical Addition of HBr

Radical Addition of HBr

Peroxides give anti-Markovnikov HBr addition.

Radical Polymerization

Radical Polymerization

Radicals chain-link alkene monomers into a polymer.