NEET Chemistry ยท Medium

Hydrocarbons: Halogenation MCQ

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HalogenationMediumQuestion 33016

Question

Chlorination of methane in sunlight proceeds by:

  1. A
    free-radical chain mechanism
    Correct
  2. B
    ionic mechanism only
  3. C
    nucleophilic addition
  4. D
    catalyst poisoning

Correct answer

free-radical chain mechanism

Explanation

UV light or heat initiates radical formation.