How can I difference between substitution and elimination reactions?

1 Answer
Mar 23, 2018

Subtitution vs Elimination

Explanation:

The easiest way to differentiate between a substitution and elimination is by looking at the bond or the H^+.
When substitution occurs, the H^+ will be subtituted with other atom.
CH3CH2CH3 + Cl2 ---> CH2ClCH2CH3

As for elimination, when this reaction occur which mostly involve alkane, new bondwill appear.

substitution=an atom is subtituted with another atom
elimination=a new bond appear from alkane