The reaction between methane and chlorine in diffused sunlight is__________?

Correct answer: D. Radical substitution

  • A. Oxidation
  • B. Reduction
  • C. Polymerisation
  • D. Radical substitution

Explanation

In diffused sunlight, chlorine forms radicals that replace hydrogen atoms in methane, producing chloromethane and hydrogen chloride. This is therefore a free-radical substitution reaction rather than oxidation, reduction or polymerisation.

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