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Iodination of alkanes is typically irreversible because once the iodine atom undergoes a substitution reaction with a hydrogen in the alkane, a strong C-I bond is formed making it difficult to reverse the reaction. Additionally, the reaction conditions usually do not favor the removal of the iodine atom from the alkane.

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Why iodination of alkane is very slow?

Iodination of alkanes is slow because it involves breaking strong carbon-hydrogen bonds to form carbon-iodine bonds. This process requires significant activation energy and involves a radical mechanism that is less favorable compared to other halogenation reactions, such as bromination or chlorination on alkanes.


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Why alkyl iodide cannot be prepared directly?

Alkyl iodides cannot be prepared directly by iodination of alkanes because iodine is not a good enough electrophile to react with an alkane under typical reaction conditions. Alkyl iodides are usually prepared indirectly by reacting an alkyl halide with a soluble iodide salt in the presence of a mild oxidizing agent.


Is it possible for an alkane to be an isomer of an alkene?

Yes, if the alkane is cyclic and the alkene is not.


Is methane is the only alkane?

No, there are many alkanes; methane is the simplest alkane.


How many hydrogens in alkane?

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Is Octane is seven carbon linear alkane?

No. Octane is an alkane but it has eight carbons.


Is C5H12 an alkane?

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What is the IUPAC name for the alkane given?

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Organic compound of carbon and hydrogen connected only by single bonds is an?

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Can spraying alkane save ozone depletion?

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