Single Answer MCQ
Q-00004386

What is the main characteristic of a substitution reaction, as seen with chlorine and alkanes?

1

Formation of multiple products

2

Replacement of atoms

3

Combination of elements

4

Addition of groups

Answer and Solution

Answer

B. Replacement of atoms

Solution:

In substitution reactions, one atom or group in a molecule is replaced by another, as seen when chlorine replaces hydrogen in alkanes.

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