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Reactivity of hydrogen atoms attached to different carbon atoms in alkanes has the order

(a) tertiary > primary > secondary

(b) primaly > secondary > terliary

(c) both (a) and (b)

(d) tertiary > secondary > primary

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The correct option is: (d) tertiary > secondary > primary

Explanation:

The reactivity of H-atom depends upon the stability of free radicals, therefore reactivity of H-atom follows the order:

3° > 2° > 1°

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