Substitution Reactions

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The reaction of methane with chlorine in ultraviolet light is an example of:

A.Addition

B.Substitution

C.Elimination

D.Polymerization

Alkanes react with halogens (e.g., Cl₂) in UV light by which mechanism?

A.Free-radical substitution

B.Electrophilic addition

C.Nucleophilic addition

D.Condensation

Many small molecules joining to form a long-chain polymer (e.g., ethene → polyethene) is called:

A.Polymerization

B.Neutralization

C.Combustion

D.Hydrolysis

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