WAEC - Chemistry (2018 - No. 2)
Which of the following organic compounds can undergo both addition and substitution reactions?
Pentane
Benzene
Propane
Hexane
Explanation
An example of benzene addition reaction is the formation of cyclohexane by a mix of benzene vapour and hydrogen passed over nickel catalyst; while chlorobenzene is formed by substitution reaction.
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