Ethane is formed during the formation of chloromethane by chlorination of methane because

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Ethane is formed during the formation of chloromethane by chlorination of methane because
  1. higher members of the hydrocarbons are generally formed during reactions
  2. two methyl free radicals may combine during chlorination to give ethane
  3. two chloromethane molecules react to form ethane
  4. chlorine free radical reacts with methane to give ethane.

Answer

(B) two methyl free radicals may combine during chlorination to give ethane

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