Alkanes and aromatics are fairly stable compounds. To make

Chapter 21, Problem 21.55

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Alkanes and aromatics are fairly stable compounds. To make them react, a special catalyst must be present. What catalyst must be present when reacting Cl2 with an alkane or with benzene? Adding Cl2 to an alkene or alkyne does not require a special catalyst. Why are alkenes and alkynes more reactive than alkanes and aromatic compounds?

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