Question

liv sheldon Given the balanced equation for an organic reaction: C2H2 + 2Cl2 → C2H2Cl4 This reaction is best classified as *

Answer 1

An addition reaction

Step-by-step explanation:

In an addition reaction, two or more molecules come together to form a single product, for example,

C₂H₂ + 2Cl₂ ⟶ C₂H₂Cl₄

This reaction consists of two successive additions. The product of the first reaction becomes a reactant and adds a second molecule of Cl₂ to form C₂H₂Cl₄

C₂H₂ + Cl₂ ⟶ C₂H₂Cl₂

C₂H₂Cl₂ + Cl₂ ⟶ C₂H₂Cl₄

C₂H₂ + 2Cl₂ ⟶ C₂H₂Cl₄