Q.
Conversion of CH4 to CH3CI is an example of which of the following reaction?
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a
Electrophilic substitution
b
Free radical addition
c
Nucleophilic substitution
d
Free radical substitution
answer is D.
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When methane gas is treated with chlorine in the presence ofsunlight, one hydrogen of methane is replaced by the chlorineatom and forms methyl chloride. The mechanism involved inthis reaction is free radical mechanism. So, it is an example offree radical substitution reaction.
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