ALKANE AND CYCLOALKANE REACTION WORKSHEET

1. Alkanes react with halogens in a reaction described as homolytic free radical substitution. Explain what is meant by the terms: i) ii) iii) Homolytic Free radical Substitution

2. Using full displayed formulae, show the four steps involved in the reaction of ethane with chlorine to give chloroethane. State the type of reaction involved in each step. 3. Predict the products of the following reactions. Balance the equation after the product(s) have been identified. (a)
C4H10

+
Br 2

O2

(b)

uv

Cl 2

(c)

CCl 4

HBr

(d)