W4L3: Reactions of alkanes

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Reactions and uses of alkanes

Alkanes are chemically inert – they do not react readily

  1. Free radical oxidation

  2. Cracking

  3. Free radical substitution

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Free radical oxidation

They are burnt to produce carbon dioxide and water

<p>They are burnt to produce carbon dioxide and water</p>
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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).

<p>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).</p>
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Free radical substitution

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