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9 August, 21:28

Given the equation:

C2H6 + Cl2 - - > C2H5Cl + HCl

This reaction is best described as

(1) addition involving a saturated hydrocarbon

(2) addition involving an unsaturated hydrocarbon

(3) substitution involving a saturated hydrocarbon

(4) substitution involving an unsaturated hydrocarbon

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  1. 10 August, 00:00
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    The reaction is a substitution reaction

    involving a saturated hydrocarbon. You

    have substitued a chlorine atom for one of the hydrogen atoms, and the hydrocarbon you start with (ethane) is fully saturated.
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