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1
Q

why are alkanes unreactive

A
  • high bond enthalpies of C-C and C-H bonds
  • C-C and C-H bonds are non polar
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2
Q

frs bond fission

A

homolytic

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3
Q

limitations of frs

A

further substitution
substitution can occur anywhere on the carbon chain

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