Question

Type of reactions shown by alkanes is ______________.choose the correct answer from the bracket.(substitution reactions,three,ethene,acetylene/ethyne,1-propene,alcohol)

Answer 1

Type of reaction shown by alkanes is substitution reaction

Answer 2

Dear Student,

◆ Answer -

Type of reactions shown by alkanes is substitution reactions.

● Explaination -

• In substitution reaction, one functional group of compound is replaced by another group.
• Typically hydrogen atom of saturated hydrocarbon (alkanes) is replaced by other functional group.
• For example, chlorination of ethane.

CH3-CH3 + Cl2 --> CH3-CH2-Cl

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