JAMB Chemistry 2017 Objective — Question 38

Question 38 of 40 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Chemistry 2017 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

The reaction of halogens with alkanes in the presence of sunlight is an example of

A. A. oxidation reaction
B. B. addition reaction
C. C. hydrogenation reaction
D. D. substitution reactionCorrect

Explanation

Halogens react with alkanes via a substitution reaction, catalysed by sunlight, replacing hydrogen atoms with halogen atoms.

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