Draw the synthesis reactions, with relevant conditions and reagents, for the synthesis of ethanamine from ethane.

1st step; Free Radical Subsitituition Start using Ethane UV light Chlorine/Bromine/Flourine used To prevent further subsitituiton, add and excess of Ethane.

2nd step; Nucleophilic Substutition Reacting with ammonia Ethanolic conditions Heat under reflux

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