Chapter 24, Problem 24.12QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The number of Choloropentanes, ${\text{C}}_{\text{5}}{\text{H}}_{\text{11}}\text{Cl}$ produced in the direct chlorination of n-pentane has to be drawn.

Concept introduction:

Isomer: Molecule has same molecular formula but different structural arrangement is called isomer.

Structural isomer: A compound having same molecular formula but different in the arrangement of atoms.

Reactions of alkanes:  Alkanes are not very active substances.

Halogenation of alkanes: The replacement of one or more hydrogen atoms by halogen. When alkanes is heated or irradiated with the light of specific wavelength, the alkyl halide are formed by radical chain reaction.

Radical chain reaction:

Initiation reaction:

Chain propagation:

Chain termination: