How can I difference between substitution and elimination reactions?

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Lady_A
Mar 23, 2018

Subtitution vs Elimination

Explanation:

The easiest way to differentiate between a substitution and elimination is by looking at the bond or the #H^+#.
When substitution occurs, the #H^+# will be subtituted with other atom.
#CH3CH2CH3# + #Cl2# ---> #CH2ClCH2CH3#

As for elimination, when this reaction occur which mostly involve alkane, new bondwill appear.

substitution=an atom is subtituted with another atom
elimination=a new bond appear from alkane

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