Explain Chlorination of Methane
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The chain mechanism is as follows, using the chlorination of methane as a typical example: 1. Initiation: Splitting or homolysis of a chlorine molecule to form two chlorine atoms, initiated by ultraviolet radiation or sunlight. A chlorine atom has an unpaired electron and acts as a free radical.
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The chain mechanism is as follows, using the chlorination of methane as a typical example:
1. Initiation: Splitting or homolysis of a chlorine molecule to form two chlorine atoms, initiated by ultraviolet radiation or sunlight. A chlorine atom has an unpaired electron and acts as a free radical.
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