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What type of chemical reactions do the 1-4 straight carbon chain alkanes undergo?

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Answer: The two most important reactions of alkanes are combustion and halogenation. Combustion: Alkanes undergo a combustion reaction to give carbon dioxide and water. Halogenation: Alkanes undergo halogenation reaction to give haloalkane
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