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C6H14(l) + Br2(l) + light → C6H13Br(l) + HBr(g) How do I explain this reaction?
the reaction is a radical substitution reaction. it is also a
chain reaction(self propagating reaction)
Brown bromine disappears, while hydrogen bromide and bromohexane
are formed:
C6H14(l) + Br2(l) -----light----> C6H13Br(l) + HBr(g)
The only observable change you will be a change in colour.
Bromohexane which is the final product of the reaction is
colourless. so as the reaction proceeds there will be gradual loss
of the reddish brown colour until the solution turns
colourless.
a completely colourless solution will result if the the Hexane does
not run out before the completion of the reaction. If the amount of
hexane is limited the end product will not be completely colourless
as it will contain excess bromine*( which is responsible for the
reddish brown colouration).
in other words a totally colourless solution will result if all the
bromine is consumed in the course of the reaction.