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Which of the following is not formed by the reaction of Cl2 on CH4 in sunlight :

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CHCl3
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CH3Cl
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CH3CH3
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CH3CH2CH3
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Solution

The correct option is D CH3CH2CH3
CH4Cl2CH3ClCl2CH2Cl2Cl2CHCl3Cl2CCl4. Since this reaction takes place by free radical mechanism. Hence, there is a possibility of formation of ethane. not propane.
CH3+CH3CH3CH3
Methyl free radicals Ethane


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