NEETChemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)
How does chlorine react with hydrocarbons?
Options
- AIt forms addition products with saturated hydrocarbons.
- BIt forms substitution products with unsaturated hydrocarbons.
- CIt forms addition products with both saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons.
- DIt does not react with hydrocarbons.
Correct answer
B. It forms substitution products with unsaturated hydrocarbons.
Step-by-step solution
Chlorine reacts with hydrocarbons to form substitution products with unsaturated hydrocarbons.