Alkane Reactions Flashcards
1
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Alkane reactions
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Oxidation (combustion)
Substitution
2
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Alkane Oxidation
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Alkane + Oxygen –> Carbon Dioxide + Water + Energy
Conditions: none
3
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Alkane Oxidation Example (CH4)
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CH4 + 2O2 (g) –> CO2 (g) + 2H2O (g) (negative enthalpy)
4
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Alkane Substitution
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Alkane + Halogen –> Haloalkane + Hydrogen halide
Conditions: UV light
5
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Alkane Substitution Example (C2H6 + Br2)
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C2H6 + Br2 –> C2H5Br +HBr