alleryReactions replacing hydrogen atoms of alkanes are known as:
ASuspension reactions
BSubmersion reactions
CSubstitution reactions
DSubtraction reactions
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Substitution reactions
1. An alkane cannot add anything, being saturated.
2. Something must be swapped out instead.
3. Reactions in which hydrogen atoms of alkanes are substituted are known as substitution reactions.
4. So the answer is substitution reactions.
_Source: syllabus Chemistry Part II, Unit 9 'Hydrocarbons'_
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