Question

Halogenation of alkanes is an example of ? *
Electrophilic substitution
Nucleophilic substitution
Free radical substitution
Addition reaction​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Halogenation of alkane is an example of radical reaction. Explanation: Halogenation of alkanes is carried out in the presence of photochemical conditions.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Halogenation of alkanes is carried out in the presence of photochemical conditions.

Under photochemical conditions, the halogens will break homolytically and forms radical. The halogen radical will abstract hydrogen from alkanes. Now the alkyl radical can combine with alkyl radical or it can also combine with halogen radical forming alkyl radicals.