Substitution Reactions

What are photochemical reactions?

Complete the sentences:
Haloalkanes are formed when _________ react with __________ in photochemical reactions. During the formation of haloalkanes, a ______________ atom is _______________ (replaced) by a halogen such as chlorine or bromine in a ___________ _____________ reaction.

What is the name of the process involved in the synthesis of chloromethane?

Give the balanced symbol equation for the synthesis of chloromethane

What are the 3 stages of radical substition?

What happens during initiation?

Give the equation for the initation stage in the synthesis of chloromethane

What happens during propagation?

Give the equations of the propagation stage in the synthesis of chloromethane

What happens during termination?

Give the 3 possible equations for the termination stage in the synthesis of chloromethane

What are the problems associated with radical substitution?

What is one solution to reducing the chance of by-products forming?