What is alkyl chloride?
1 Answer
May 6, 2016
When a H-atom of an alkane molecule is replaced by Chlorine atom Alkyl chloride is produced.
Explanation:
- The General molecular formula of alkane is
#C_nH_(2n+2)# - The General molecular formula of Alkyl chloride is
#C_nH_(2n+1)Cl# - General Reaction
#C_nH_(2n+2)+Cl_2->C_nH_(2n+1)Cl +HCl# - Example
#C_2H_6+Cl_2->C_2H_5Cl +HCl#
