Chapter 21, Problem 64E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The preferable method for the production of chloroethane is to be explained.

Concept introduction: Organic compounds are synthesized through organic reactions. The different types of reactions in organic chemistry are elimination reaction, substitution reaction, addition reactions and many more. The reaction for the formation of chloroethane is a type of an addition reaction.

To determine: The formation of chloroethane by the reaction of HCl with $\text{ethane}$ than by the reaction of ${\text{Cl}}_{\text{2(g)}}$ with $\text{ethane}$.