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Explain that alkanes are mostly unreactive, with the exceptions being combustion and reactions with chlorine.

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Cambridge IGCSE ChemistryOrganic chemistryCore content

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You need to be able to explain that alkanes are mostly unreactive, with the exceptions being combustion and reactions with chlorine.
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Alkanes are hydrocarbons that are mostly unreactive. They can undergo combustion and react with chlorine under certain conditions.

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State one reaction that alkanes can undergo.
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