Question 23
Question 23 of 40

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C 2 and 3 only are correct
D 1 only is correct

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recall the reactions (reagents and conditions) by which halogenoalkanes can be produced: (a) the free-radical substitution of alkanes by \( Cl_2 \) or \( Br_2 \) in the presence of ultraviolet light, as exemplified by the reactions of ethane (b) electrophilic addition of an alkene with a halogen, \( X_2 \), or hydrogen halide, \( HX(g) \), at room temperature (c) substitution of an alcohol, e.g. by reaction with \( HX(g) \); or with KCl and concentrated \( H_2SO_4 \) or concentrated \( H_3PO_4 \); or with \( PCl_3 \) and heat; or with \( PCl_5 \); or with \( SOCI_2 \)