Conversion of Ethane into propane

Explanation

To convert ethane (C2H6) into propane (C3H8), we can follow these steps:

### Step 1: Convert Ethane to Alkyl Halide
1. Start with ethane (C2H6).
2. Treat ethane with chlorine gas (Cl2) in the presence of UV light or heat. This will result in the substitution of one hydrogen atom with a chlorine atom, forming ethyl chloride (C2H5Cl).

**Reaction:**
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