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JAMB Chemistry 2004 Question 43

Question 43

Hydrocarbons

A characteristic of the alkane family is

  1. A.addition reaction
  2. B.elimination reaction
  3. C.substitution reaction
  4. D.neutralization reaction
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Answer: C (substitution reaction)

Explanation

Alkanes are saturated, so they react by substitution, e.g. methane with chlorine in sunlight.