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Q: Why do alkanes do not undergo addition reactions?
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Does propane undergo addition reaction?

Alkanes like (methane, ethane, propane etc.) … They do not undergo addition reactions


What type of reaction is exhibited by alkenes?

Alkynes undergo many addition reactions such as: catalytic hydrogenation, addition by electrophilic reagents, hydration with tautomerism, hydroboration reactions, and oxidations. They also undergo nucleophilic addition reactions & reduction. Finally alkynes are the strongest bronsted acids made from only hydrocarbons.


Is halogenation of alkanes a nucleophlic or electrophlic mechanism?

alkenes are neutral nucleofiles they undergoes electrophilic addition reactions.


Why don't alkanes undergo fluorination?

because halogenation of alkanes with fluorine is very violently exothermic i.e explosive in nature .


Why alkanes do not react with bromine water?

No, bromine will only add to alkenes, so NO addition reaction to alkanes. Subtitution on alkanes is not possible at standard conditions


Do elements tend to undergo chemical reactions that decrease stability?

Elements tend to undergo chemical reactions that increase stability.


Aryl halide do not undergo SN reaction?

Do not undergo SN1 reactions.


What are 3 uses of alkanes?

Three uses of alkanes are:used as organic solvents in labs when in liquid formused as a general anaestheticused as fuels because a large amount of energy is released when alkanes undergo combustion.


Why does sodium and potassium undergo similar reactions with water?

They undergo similar reactions because they are both in the same group on the periodic table.


What do you get when a metal reacts with an acid?

Metals undergo neutralization reactions with acids. The products of these reactions are a salt of the metal and the gaseous hydrogen. Direct addition of metal to an acid solution may cause explosions as they are highly exothermic.


What reactions can be employed for getting unsymmetrical alkanes in good yield?

Corey-House reaction


Does helium have any chemical reactions?

no. it is not known to undergo any checmical reactions