#halogenation steps

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Mechanism of Free Radical Halogenation

Initiation -- first step -- generates free radicals -- done by heat or light -- these cleave σ bond -- cleaves a weak bond -- a halogen-halogen bond is weak

Propagation -- second step -- heart of the reaction -- major product is made

Termination -- last step -- destruction of radicals -- one way to stop the reaction

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