Question

what type of reaction takes place when a mixture of Methane Gas and chlorine gas is exposed to sunlight write a equation for this reaction ​

Answer 1

however when methane is exposed to sunlight, in a fast reaction, Cl can displace H from CH4. Since Cl can substitute H and form CH3Cl+ Hcl, this reaction is called substitution reaction. when methane reacts with chlorine one hydrogen atom is replaced by an atom of chlorine thus it is called substitution reaction

Answer 2

Answer:

when a mixture of methane gas and chlorine gas exposed to sunlight is substitution reaction occurs and the organic product is chloromethane.

CH4+Cl=CH4Cl+HCl.