Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Alkanes

Alkanes — practice question

Which equation shows the reaction between ethane and chlorine when ultraviolet light is present?

  • A$\mathrm{CH_3CH_3 + Cl_2 \rightarrow CH_3CH_3Cl + Cl}$
  • B$\mathrm{CH_3CH_3 + Cl_2 \rightarrow CH_3CH_2Cl + HCl}$
  • C$\mathrm{CH_3CH_3 + Cl_2 \rightarrow CH_2ClCH_2Cl + H_2}$
  • D$\mathrm{CH_3CH_3 + Cl_2 \rightarrow CH_2CH_2 + 2HCl}$

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