Organic Compounds Containing Halogens Question 44
Question: $ C_3H_8+Cl_2\xrightarrow{Light}C_3H_7Cl+HCl $ is an example of which of the following types of reactions
[AFMC 1997; CPMT 1999]
Options:
A) Substitution
B) Elimination
C) Addition
D) Rearrangement
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
$ C_3H_8+Cl_2\xrightarrow{Light}C_3H_7Cl+HCl $ This is an example of substitution reaction. Hydrogen atom of alkane is replaced by halogen atom.
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