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11.4 Alkanes
What is a substitution reaction in the context of alkanes?
11.4 Alkanes
A substitution reaction is one in which a hydrogen atom in an alkane is replaced by another atom, such as a halogen.
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What is a substitution reaction in the context of alkanes?
The reaction of alkanes with halogens requires .......... light as a source of activation energy.
Write a word equation for the reaction of methane with chlorine in ultraviolet light.
Alkane reactions with halogens are called .......... reactions because a hydrogen atom is replaced by a .......... atom.
True or False? The reaction between methane and chlorine requires a catalyst but does not need UV light.
In the substitution of methane with bromine, a hydrogen atom is replaced by a bromine atom, giving bromomethane and ______.
Why is UV light needed for the substitution reaction between alkanes and halogens?