Question

7.
Sunlight
CH4 + Cl2
+ CH3Cl + HCI
The above reaction is an example of
(A) displacement reaction
(B) addition reaction
(C) substitution reaction
(D) double displacement reaction​

Answer 1

Answer:

d) double displacement reaction

Answer 2

Explanation:

In organic chemistry, we encounter with various types of substitution reactions. One of them is a free radical substitution reaction.

Example: Halogenation of methane

$$CH_{4} + Cl_{2} \xrightarrow{h\nu} CH_{3}Cl+HCl$

This reaction goes through free radical intermediate.

Option A is correct.