Essential Chemistry for IGCSE - The Variety Of Organic Chemicals (Section 3 - No. 14)

Which of the following statements is true concerning the reaction of alkanes with chlorine in the presence of sunlight?
It is a substitution reaction.
It produces hydrogen chloride.
It requires a catalyst.
It is a rapid reaction.

Explanation

The reaction of alkanes with chlorine in sunlight is a substitution reaction where hydrogen atoms are replaced by chlorine atoms, producing hydrogen chloride.

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