Question

Depict the structure of methane by showing sharing of electrons between carbon and hydrogen atoms. How could you convert methane into chloroform by substitution reaction

Answer 1

To create Chloroform (CHCl3) is made by taking methane adding chlorine and then heating the compound up until between 400 and 500 degrees Celsius. The products formed are: chloromethane,dichloromethane,chloroform, and carbon tetrachloride. They are then separated by distillation.

•CH4 + Cl2 → CH3CL + HCL
(Chloromethane + acid)

•CH3 + CL2→ CH2CL2 + HCL
(DiChloromethane + acid)

•CH2CL + CL2→ CHCL3 + HCL
(TriChloromethane + acid)

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