Question: (a) Draw the structure of the transition state for the second propagation step in the chlorination of methane. CH3 + Cl2 CH3Cl + Cl

(a) Draw the structure of the transition state for the second propagation step in the chlorination of methane.
∙CH3 + Cl2 → CH3Cl + Cl∙
Show whether the transition state is product-like or reactant-like, and which of the two partial bonds is stronger.
(b) Repeat for the second propagation step in the bromination of methane.

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