alleryStart learning →Why is alkane halogenation a poor route to alkyl halides?
ANeeds very low heat
BAlways gives alkenes
CGives mixed products
DCannot use chlorine
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Gives mixed products
Substitution continues on the same alkane, so mono and poly halogenated compounds form together.
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