When methane reacts with Cl2 in the presence of diffused light the products obtained are:
Correct answer: D. Mixture of (a), (b), (c)
- A. Chloroform only
- B. Carbon tetrachloride only
- C. Chloromethane and dichloromethane
- D. Mixture of (a), (b), (c)
Explanation
Halogenation of methane by free radical mechanism.
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