Question

Q. what is meant by halogenation of alkanes ?

Answer 1

Halogenation is the replacement of one or more hydrogen atoms in an organic compound by a halogen (fluorine, chlorine, bromine or iodine). ... However, one complication is that all the hydrogen atoms of an alkane may undergo substitution, resulting in a mixture of products.

Answer 2

Alkanes: Halogenation. The reaction of a halogen with an alkane in the presence of ultraviolet (UV) light or heat leads to the formation of a haloalkane (alkyl halide). An example is the chlorination of methane.