Processes for preparing halogenated alkanes

A process for preparing halogenated alkanes, the process comprising:

• a. in a reactor, forming a reaction mixture having a liquid phase, wherein the reaction mixture comprises:
• a halogenated methane comprising at least one chlorine atom;
• an alkene, a halogenated alkene, or combinations thereof;
• a ligand;
• and at least one metal, metal alloy, metal salt, or combinations thereof;
• wherein the alkene, halogenated alkene, or combinations thereof is at least partially absorbed into the liquid phase;
• b. producing at least one halogenated alkane and heavy by-products;
• wherein the alkene, halogenated alkene, or combinations thereof is absorbed into the liquid phase by circulating the liquid phase through an absorption device;
• wherein the absorption device comprises a packed column, a trayed column, or combinations thereof;
• wherein a liquid distributor is optionally used in combination with the absorption device;
• and
• wherein the liquid feed to the absorption device comprises a fresh liquid feed, a recycle liquid feed comprising a fresh liquid feed, a recycle liquid feed from the reactor, a recycle feed from the absorber, or combinations thereof.