what are the mechanism involved in the bromination of hexane?

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what are the mechanism involved in the bromination of hexane?

this is Alkanes experiment

2006-09-04 18:08:58 · 1 answers · asked by amazing_sweet_angel 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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This reaction takes place slowly, in the presence of sunlight. It begins by uv breaking a Br-Br bond to produce a very reactive Br^* radical which attacks the hexane, releasing hydrogen radical which can react with another Br^* radical to produce HBr.

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2006-09-04 22:32:49 · answer #1 · answered by Auriga 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋