Alkanes And Alkenes
ALKANES
General formula CnH2n+2
Reactions
Alkanes + Halogens-> Haloalkanes
Alkanes + xs Oxygen-> carbon dioxide + water
Mechanisms
Free radical substitution
Oxidation
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ALKENES
General formula CnH2n
Reactions
Alkene + Halogen —-> Dihalogenoalkane
Alkene + Hydrogen Halide —-> Halogenalkane
Alkene + Hot Alkaline Potassium Manganate VII —->
Mechanisms
Electrophilic addition
Electrophilic addition
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