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Question: Ethane is formed during the formation of chloromethane by chlorination of methane because...

Ethane is formed during the formation of chloromethane by chlorination of methane because

A

Higher members of the hydrocarbons are generally formed during reactions.

B

Two methyl free radicals may combine during chlorination to give ethane

C

Two chloromethane molecules react to form ethane

D

Chlorine free radical reacts with methane to give ethane.

Answer

Two methyl free radicals may combine during chlorination to give ethane

Explanation

Solution

: Methyl free redicals may react to form ethane.

CH3+ClCH3Cl\overset{\bullet}{C}H_{3} + \overset{\bullet}{C}l \rightarrow CH_{3}Cl (chloromethane)

Or CH3+CH3CH3CH3\overset{\bullet}{C}H_{3} + \overset{\bullet}{C}H_{3} \rightarrow CH_{3} - CH_{3} (ethane)