1. Alkanes Flashcards
1
Q
what are the 2 types of reactions that alkanes undergo
A
combustion and substitution
2
Q
what does complete combustion of alkanes produce
A
CO2 and H2O
3
Q
what does incomplete combustion of alkanes produce
A
CO or soot
4
Q
what are the 2 reactants in a alkane substitution reaction
A
Br2 or Cl2
5
Q
what must be present for a alkane and Br2 substitution reaction to take place
A
UV/light
6
Q
what does alkane substitution with Cl2 or Br2 produce
A
haloalkanes
7
Q
what are the physical observations of alkanes reaction with Br2
A
orange to colourless change
