NEET Chemistry · Hydrocarbons

Ethane (C2H6): structure and reactions

Study its functional group, hybridisation, geometry, NCERT chemistry, and high-yield conversions.

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Structure of Ethane

Functional group
Alkane
Chapter
Hydrocarbons
Hybridisation
Both carbon atoms are sp3 hybridised
Geometry
Tetrahedral around each carbon

NCERT core

Alkanes undergo free-radical substitution with halogens in sunlight or ultraviolet light.

NEET exam focus

For NEET, learn the NCERT statement, reagent, condition, reaction type, and direct product associated with Ethane.

Reactions involving Ethane

EthaneC2H6
Cl2
Chloroethane

Free-radical substitution · Sunlight / UV light

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