Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Alkanes

Alkanes — practice question

Methane reacts with chlorine by substitution and also undergoes complete combustion in excess oxygen. Which row correctly describes these two reactions?

  • ACondition: an acid catalyst; Equation: methane + oxygen $\rightarrow$ carbon dioxide + hydrogen
  • BCondition: an acid catalyst; Equation: methane + oxygen $\rightarrow$ carbon dioxide + water
  • CCondition: ultraviolet light; Equation: methane + oxygen $\rightarrow$ carbon dioxide + hydrogen
  • DCondition: ultraviolet light; Equation: methane + oxygen $\rightarrow$ carbon dioxide + water

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