Question

explain the mechanism of chlorination of methane. ​

Answer 1

$\huge{ANSWER}$

◼Methane $CH_4$ is a alkane in which carbon is linked with hydrogen atoms to complete its tetravalency and hydrogen to complete its di valency.


◼Chlorination is the process in which the ${H}^{+1}$ ion of a alkane is replaced or substituted by${Cl}^{-1}$in presence of diffused sunlight ultravoilet rays or temperature of 400 degrees.

$\bold {CHLORINATION OF METHANE }$

▶In the chlorination of ,the ${H}^{+1}$ion of methane are step wise replaced by ${Cl}^{-1}$in presence of diffused sunlight ultravoilet rays or temperature of 400 degrees.

$\bold {EQUATIONS }$

✳$CH_4 +Cl_2 \longrightarrow CH_3Cl +HCl$

(monochloromethane)

✳$CH_3Cl +Cl_2 \longrightarrow CH_2Cl_2+HCl$

(Dichloromethane)

✳$CH_2Cl+Cl_2 \longrightarrow CHCl3+HCl$

(trichloromethane
or chloroform )

✳$CHCl_3+Cl_2 \longrightarrow CCl4 +HCl$

(tetrachloromethane or carbontetrachloride )