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Anonymous asked in Science & MathematicsChemistry · 1 decade ago

CH2 = CH2 + Cl2 -----> ClCH2 CH2Cl . Is this reaction between ethene and chlorine an example of?

(a) addition

(b) substitution

(c) addition polymerisation

(d) condensation polymerisation

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  • kumorifox
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago
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    Addition. You are adding the two components together, but you don't form a polymer.

  • Facts Matter
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    By accident, I gave you the answer to this when I answered your question about ethene and bromine.

    Think about what is happening, and about what words mean. You should be able to answer this question from the definitions.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    (a)Addition ma'dear

    alkene + halogen/ H2 ===> alkane with halogen/hydrogen added across double bond

  • Shay-Shay
    1 decade ago

    it's addition because you are adding the two main componets together so it would be (A) addition

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