Which of the following processes is responsible for the fact that free radical bromination of methane is slower than free radical chlorination?

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The key step that determines the rate of free radical halogenation of methane is the hydrogen abstraction step. Bromine radicals are less reactive than chlorine radicals, making the hydrogen abstraction slower in bromination compared to chlorination.

Which of the Following Processes Is Responsible for the Fact