Which of the following is prepared by reacting an alkane with Br₂ in the presence of light?

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CH₃CH₂CHBrCH₃ Correct CH₂=CHCH₂Br C₆H₅Br CH₃CH₂OCH₂CH₃

Free radical bromination of butane ( CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₃ ) with Br₂ in light forms CH₃CH₂CHBrCH₃ (2-bromobutane) as one product.

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