Chlorination of methane does not occur in dark because
Chemistry · Class 11 · CBSE — Hydrocarbons
Chlorination of methane does not occur in dark because
- methane can form free radicals in presence of sunlight only
- to get chlorine free radicals from Cl2 molecules energy is required. It cannot happen in dark.
- substitution reaction can take place only in sunlight and not in dark
- termination step cannot take place in dark. It requires sunlight.
Answer
(B) to get chlorine free radicals from Cl 2 molecules energy is required. It cannot happen in dark.
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