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Reactions and uses of alkanes
Alkanes are chemically inert – they do not react readily
Free radical oxidation
Cracking
Free radical substitution
Free radical oxidation
They are burnt to produce carbon dioxide and water
Cracking
large hydrocarbon molecules can be “cracked” into smaller, more useful molecules (e.g. petrol). High temperature, high pressure and special catalysts needed (atypical reaction conditions).
Free radical substitution