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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