An unsolved challenge in catalysis is the efficient and selective functionalization of simple alkanes and plentiful hydrocarbon feedstocks. One promising approach since the late 1990’s is the use of ...

The ratio of C:H atoms is 2:6. The empirical formula of an alkane is based on the simplest ratio of carbon to hydrogen atoms: the simplest form of the C:H ratio for ethane is 1:3 the empirical ...

A dilute solution of bromine is added to samples of heptane and cyclohexene. The bromination reactions and mechanisms are compared. UV light splits the bromine molecule into two reactive radicals, ...