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Given the balanced equation for an organicreaction:

C2H2 + 2Cl2 ==> C2H2Cl4
This reaction is best classified as
(1) addition (3) fermentation
(2) esterification (4) substitution

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The answer is (1) addition. The addition reaction means that two or more molecules combine together to form a large one, usually in organic reaction. According to the given equation, the best classified is addition.
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