Which of the following statements is correct in relation to the halogenation of alkane ?

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The reactivity of chlorine is less than bromine towards alkanes.

For photochemical chlorination of methane, C∙l is formed in slowest step.

Free radicals are pyramidal intermediate, stabilised by hyperconjugation and resonance.

Bromine has much higher regioselectivity than chlorine in abstracting 3° hydrogen.

answer is D.

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Bromine atom has a much higher regioselectivity than chlorine atom in abstracting 3° hydrogen.

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