In the preparation of alkanes by the reduction of alkyl halides, we observe the following reaction:

R-X + 2H --------> R-H + X2

X=Halogen, R=Alkyl group

Can you explain the mechanism of this reaction?

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In the preparation of alkanes by the reduction of alkyl halides, we observe the following reaction: R-X + 2H --------> R-H + X2 X=Halogen, R=Alkyl group Can you explain the mechanism of this reaction?

vikas askiitian expert · Answer

R-X + 2H --------------> R-H + X 2 R-X , H-H bond is cleaved homolatically by using light (high temperature) to form free radicals... R-X = R . + X . H 2 = H . + H . R . +R . = R-R X . + X . = X 2 R . +H . = R-H this reaction is free radical substitution ...

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In the preparation of alkanes by the reduction of alkyl halides, we observe the following reaction: R-X + 2H --------> R-H + X2 X=Halogen, R=Alkyl group Can you explain the mechanism of this reaction?

In the preparation of alkanes by the reduction of alkyl halides, we observe the following reaction:

R-X + 2H --------> R-H + X2

X=Halogen, R=Alkyl group

Can you explain the mechanism of this reaction?

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