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What is the name of the reaction where an alkane reacts with chlorine in the presence of sunlight?
AAddition reaction
BSubstitution reaction
CElimination reaction
DPolymerization
✓ Correct Answer: B — Substitution reaction
Alkanes undergo substitution reactions where hydrogen atoms are replaced by halogen atoms.
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