Which of the following is not formed by the reaction of Cl2 on CH4 in sunlight
CH3CH3
Remember Chlorination of alkanes.
CH4Cl2−−→CH3ClCl2−−→CH2Cl2Cl2−−→
CHCl3Cl2−−→CCl4
Since this reaction takes place by free radical mechanism. Hence, there is a possibility of formation of ethane
CH3+CH3→CH3−CH3
Methylfreeradical Ethane