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When a saturated paraffin such as polymethylene is chlorinated, chlorine replaces hydrogen at random. Invariably, small...

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When a saturated paraffin such as polymethylene is chlorinated,chlorine replaces hydrogen at random. Invariably, small amounts ofchlorine (10–50 wt% Cl) cause a lowering of softening point. Largeamounts (about 70%) raise the softening point. Rationalize on thebasis of intermolecular forces

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Chlorination of polymethylene with low concentration 1050 wt Cl causes reduction in the softening temperature as chlorination of some sites on the chain occurs It becomes a mixture of higher amount of underrivatized    See Answer
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