Essential Chemistry for IGCSE - The Variety Of Organic Chemicals (Section 1 - No. 45)

Which of the following statements accurately describes the reaction of an alkane with a halogen in the presence of UV light?
An addition reaction occurs.
A substitution reaction occurs.
The alkane is oxidized.
The halogen is reduced.

Explanation

The reaction is a substitution reaction where a halogen atom replaces a hydrogen atom in the alkane.

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