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Write the chemical formula of propane. Write the names and structural formulae of two compounds that may be formed during its substitution reaction with chlorine.

The chemical formula of propane: CH3—CH2—CH3

Substitution reaction of propane with chlorine:


i. CH3—CH2—CH3 + Cl2 → CH3—CH2—CH2—Cl
propane 1-chloropropane


ii.


Propane 2-chloropropane


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