Question

Write a balanced equation for the substitution reaction that occurs between ethane and chlorine gas?

Answer 1

can u write formula of ethane and chlorine

Answer 2

I think it will be in this way , I hope that's correct . :)

C2H6 + Cl2 ---> C2H5Cl2 + HCl

C2H5Cl2 + Cl2 ---> C2H4Cl2 + HCl

C2H4Cl2 + Cl2 ---> C2H3Cl3 + HCl

C2H3Cl3 + Cl2 ---> C2H2Cl4 + HCl

C2H2Cl4 _ Cl2 ---> C2HCl5 + HCl

C2HCl5 + Cl2 ---> C2Cl6 + HCl