Question

How does the react between methane and chlorine change with light

Answer 1

When a mixture of methane and chlorine is exposed to ultraviolet light - typically sunlight - a substitution reaction occurs and the organic product is chloromethane. However, the reaction doesn't stop there, and all the hydrogens in the methane can in turn be replaced by chlorine atoms.

Answer 2

ANSWER

When a mixture of methane and chlorine is exposed to ultraviolet light - typically sunlight - a substitutionreaction occurs and the organic product is chloromethane.

However, the reaction doesn't stop there, and all the hydrogens in the methane can in turn be replaced by chlorine atoms.