Question

When chlorine gas reacts with methane, the product formed is * CHCl CH2Cl CH3Cl CH4Cl

Answer 1

Explanation:

When chlorine gas reacts with methane, Which of the product is formed? Explanation: Under the influence of UV light or with a temperature of 250-400(degree) chlorine and methane react vigorously to give hydrogen chloride and chloromethane (CH3Cl).

Answer 2

Answer:

When chlorine gas reacts with methane, the product formed is $CH_3Cl$

Explanation:

• This reaction is commonly known as Chlorination of Methane.
• When chlorine reacts with methane in the presence of UV light (Sunlight), Chloromethane and Hydrochloric acid will be formed.
• Th e chemical reaction is as follows : $CH_4 + Cl_2$  →  $CH_3Cl + HCl$ (Presence of sunlight)
• As this reaction is initiated with the presence of sunlight, this chemical reaction can be termed as Photochemical reaction.
• Chlorination of methane is also an example for substitution reaction as hydrogen atom in the methane is replaced by the chlorine.