Ċl + CH₄ → A + B
A and B in the above atmospheric reaction step are
A and B in the above atmospheric reaction step are
- (A)C₂H₆ and Cl₂
- (B)ĊHCl₂ and H₂
- (C)ĊH₃ and HCl✓ Correct
- (D)C₂H₆ and HCl
Answer: (C)
Solution
This is a free radical substitution reaction in the atmosphere. The chlorine radical (Ċl) abstracts a hydrogen atom from methane:
Products: A = ĊH₃ (methyl radical) and B = HCl (hydrogen chloride).
Answer: (C) ĊH₃ and HCl.
Products: A = ĊH₃ (methyl radical) and B = HCl (hydrogen chloride).
Answer: (C) ĊH₃ and HCl.

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