Some chemical reactions of organic compounds
1 mark · EasyWhat type of reaction occurs when one atom or group in a molecule is replaced by a different atom or group?
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Substitution
Also accept: substitution reaction
Common mistakes: addition; combustion
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B1 · 1 mark · Correctly gives 'substitution' as the reaction type.
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This is a substitution reaction because one atom or group is replaced by another.