Question

Do alkenes react with chlorine in the dark. Why?

Answer 1

yes , alkenes react with chlorine in the dark.

for example

CH3—CH=CH2 + Cl2 →CH3(CHCl)CH2Cl

this reaction happens because here π bond present in the alkene .

Answer 2

Answer:yes

Explanation: to prevent bromination of CH3 ie. to prevent substitution of H atoms on CH3