Question on: JAMB Chemistry - 2017
The reaction of halogens in the presence of sunlight is an example of
A
oxidation reaction
B
addition reaction
C
hydrogenation reaction
D
substitution reaction
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Correct Option: D
Alkanes undergoes substitution reaction and it is an example of halogenation substitution reaction.
Reaction of halogen with alkane in the presence of sunlight (ultraviolet) is termed halogenation. Halogenation is an example of substitution reaction. In addition, alkanes only undergo substitution reaction but not addition reaction.
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