Alkanes Flashcards
1
Q
Why are alkanes generally unreactive?
A
Alkanes are saturated and non-polar. They do not contain any region of low or high electron density abd thus do not attract any electrophiles or nucleophiles. It also has strong C-C bonds.
2
Q
State the reaction, reagents and conditions for:
Ethane + Br2
A
Reaction: Free radical substitution
Reagents & Conditions: Limited Br2 and UV light in the dark.
3
Q
State the equation for combustion
A
CxHy + (x+y/4)O2 –> xCO2+ y/2H2O
