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Explain substitution reaction in hydrocarbons with an example. |
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Answer» Solution :The reaction in which one or more hydrogen atoms of a hydrocarbon are replaced by some other atom is CALLED substitution reaction Substitution reaction are the characteristic property of a SATURATED hydrocarbon (alkanes). Example: METHANE reacts with chlorine in the presence of SUNLIGHT to form chloromethane and HCI. `CH_4 + CI_2 OVERSET("Sunlight")(rarr) CH_3 CI + HCI` |
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