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Q. When $n$-hexane is heated with anhydrous $AICI_3$ and $HCl$ gas, the major product obtained is

KEAMKEAM 2014Hydrocarbons

Solution:

When $n$ -hexane is heated with anhydrous $AlCl _{3}$ and $HCl$ gas, at $573\, K$ under a pressure of about $30-35$ atmosphere, it isomerises to give a mixture of branched chain alkanes.

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