How do you account for the formation of ethane during chlorination of methane?
Answers
Answered by
0
Explanation:
Thus, ethane is formed during the formation of chloromethane by chlorination of methane because two methyl free radicals may combine during chlorination to give ethane. Thus, the correct option is (B) two methyl free radicals may combine during chlorination to give ethane.
Answered by
1
Explanation:
During chlorination of methane, ethane is formed due to side reaction in termination step by the combination of two methyl free radicals.
Attachments:
Similar questions