Question

In the given ways which is feasible?

• A. $\left(1\right)$
• B. $\left(2\right)$
• C. Both $\left(1\right)$ and $\left(2\right)$
• D. None of them are feasible

Answer 1

The correct option is A $\left(1\right)$

${CH}_4+\dot{Cl}⟶\dot{{CH}_3}+HCl$

Hydrogen being a smaller atom will not form free radicals at normal conditions. For the formation of $\dot{H}$ free radical we must have special conditions.

During Chlorination of methane it is likely to form the ${\dot{CH}}_3$ free radical rather than $\dot{H}$ radical.

This occurs during the chain propagation step of chlorination of methane.