Explain the given reactions with examples:

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Explain the given reactions with examples:

  1. Combustion reaction
  2. Oxidation reaction
  3. Substitution reaction

Answer:

1. Combustion reaction: Carbon compounds burns in oxygen to produce carbon dioxide along with release of large amount of heat and light.
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2. Oxidation reaction: Ethanol is oxidised to ethanoic acid in the presence of alkaline KMn04 (oxidising agent) on heating.
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3. Substitution reaction: In the presence of sunlight, chlorine replaces the hydrogen atom of hydrocarbons.
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