Question
Which of the following is a false statement?
A.
Free radicals, carbonium ions or carbanions are reaction intermediates
B.
Reaction between methane and chlorine in presence of sunlight proceeds $$via$$ free radical
C.
The electronegative atom in the carbon chain produces $$+I$$ effect
D.
Homolytic fission of $$C - C$$ bonds gives free radicals
Answer :
The electronegative atom in the carbon chain produces $$+I$$ effect
Solution :
The electronegative atom in the carbon chain produces $$-I$$ effect.