Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Alkanes

Alkanes — practice question

Which chemical equation correctly shows the substitution of an alkane by chlorine?

  • A$\text{C}_3\text{H}_8 + \text{Cl}_2 \rightarrow \text{C}_3\text{H}_7\text{Cl} + \text{HCl}$
  • B$\text{C}_3\text{H}_6 + \text{Cl}_2 \rightarrow \text{C}_3\text{H}_6\text{Cl}_2$
  • C$\text{C}_3\text{H}_8 + \text{Cl}_2 \rightarrow \text{C}_3\text{H}_6\text{Cl}_2 + \text{H}_2$
  • D$\text{C}_3\text{H}_6 + \text{Cl}_2 \rightarrow \text{C}_3\text{H}_5\text{Cl} + \text{HCl}$

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