In a competition reaction, equimolar amounts of the four alkanes shown were allowed to react with a limited amount of cl_2 at 300 degree c. which one of these alkanes would be depleted most from the mixture? propane pentane butane 2-methylpropane

2-methyl propane

Explanation:

Substitution of alkanes proceed by free radical mechanism. The tertiary radical is more stable and is most likely yo form hence the reaction that involves this radical will proceed faster. This will lead to faster depletion of the 2-methyl propane compared to the other alkanes present.

> b takes place in the gas phase in an isothermal tubular reactor. the feed is one mole of a per one mole of c, an inert. the entering temperature and pressure are 427°c and 10 atm, respectively. the gas constant r = 0.08206 atm · l/mol · k.