Question

(3) Explain chlorination of methane. Give any two uses of methane​

Answer 1

CH4+Cl2→CH3Cl+HCl

The organic product is chloromethane. One of the hydrogen atoms in the methane has been replaced by a chlorine atom, so this is a substitution reaction. However, the reaction doesn't stop there, and all the hydrogens in the methane can in turn be replaced by chlorine atoms.

Answer 2

Answer:

chlorination of methane: methane and chlorine gases react with each other at the temperature of 250 degree Celsius to 400 degree Celsius in presence