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CH3Cl + Cl2 ----> CH2Cl2 + HCl is an example of?

Correct answer: C. Substitution reaction

  • A. Oxidation reduction
  • B. Addition reaction
  • C. Substitution reaction
  • D. Autoxidation reaction
  • E. Reduction reaction

Explanation

The above reaction is an example of chlorination. Chlorination is the substitution of hydrogen atoms for chlorine atoms. The correct answer is "substitution reaction" because the given reaction involves the substitution of a chlorine atom in methyl chloride with another chlorine atom from chlorine gas, resulting in the formation of a different compound, methylene chloride.

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