A Possible Reaction of Ethane with Chlorine Is Shown Below

question 7

Multiple Choice

A possible reaction of ethane with chlorine is shown below. This reaction could conceivably occur by the following chain mechanisms [1],[2],and [3].Determine DH for step [2]. Bond dissociation energies (kcal/mol) :

• A)-5 kcal/mol
• B)+58 kcal/mol
• C)-28 kcal/mol
• D)None of the choices are correct.

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