Write a mechanism for the light-initiated reaction of cyclohexane with chlorine to give chlorocyclohexane. Label the initiation and propagation steps.

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Eve

23 August, 08:14

Write a mechanism for the light-initiated reaction of cyclohexane with chlorine to give chlorocyclohexane. Label the initiation and propagation steps.

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Camilla Daugherty · Answer 1

Base on my research, a Cyclohexane is a cycloalkane with the molecular formula C 6H12 (abbreviated to Cy).[4] Cyclohexane is mainly used for the industrial production of adipic acid and caprolactam, which are precursors to nylon. Cyclohexane is a colourless, flammable liquid with a distinctive detergent-like odor, reminiscent of cleaning products (in which it is sometimes used