Which of the following statements regarding free radical halogenation of alkane is not true?

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A single halogen radical may bring about halogenation of thousands of alkane molecules

Continuous source of energy is required to continue the free radical halogenation reaction.

Hydrogen abstraction by halogen radical in the propagation step is exothermic in both chlorination and bromination.

Hydrogen abstraction by halogen radical in propagation step is exothermic in chlorination but endothermic in bromination.

answer is B.

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Propagation is exothermic in chlorination but endothermic in bromination.it can seen from energy profile diagrams

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