Organic Chemistry - Standalone book
Organic Chemistry - Standalone book
10th Edition
ISBN: 9780073511214
Author: Francis A Carey Dr., Robert M. Giuliano
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 10.4, Problem 5P
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The structures of the two isomeric dichlorides obtained by the chlorination of ethane are to be written.

Concept Introduction:

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Halogenation of alkanes proceeds though the formation of free radicals.

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The products formed are alkyl halides containing one or more halogen atoms.

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The number of products depends on the number of non-equivalent hydrogen atoms in the structure of the alkane.

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