Bromine reacts with propane to form 1-bromopropane in the presence of UV light.

CHEMISTRY · Multi-part · A Level · Chemistry · Alkanes · Alkanes

Problem

Bromine reacts with propane to form 1-bromopropane in the presence of UV light. (1) Give the overall equation for the reaction. (2) Describe the role of UV light in the mechanism for this reaction. Use an equation to explain your answer. (3) Give equations to show the propagation steps for the formation of 1-bromopropane.

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