Question

A reaction which occurs in the presence of diffused sunlight.


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Answer 1

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Explanation:

When methane is mixed with chlorine in the presence of sunlight, a free radical substitution reaction occurs. In the initiation step, Cl2 undergoes homolytic fission in sunlight to form Cl atoms, which have unpaired electrons thereby making them a very reactive species known as radicals.

Answer 2

Answer:

When methane is mixed with chlorine in the presence of sunlight, a free radical substitution reaction occurs. In the initiation step, Cl2 undergoes homolytic fission in sunlight to form Cl atoms, which have unpaired electrons thereby making them a very reactive species known as radicals.