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Published on: August 11, 2026
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Rate of reaction of alkanes with halogens is 
This is because reactivity decreases with decrease in electronegativity and electronegativity decreases down the group. Alkane react with 
vigorously and with 
the reaction is too slow that it requires a catalyst.
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