Question

Which reagent will you use for the following reaction? ${CH3CH2CH2CH3 -> CH3CH2CH2CH2Cl + CH3CH2CHClCH3}$

• A. $Cl_2/UV$ light
• B. $NaCl + H_2SO_4$
• C. $Cl_2$ gas in dark
• D. $Cl_2$ gas in the presence of iron in dark

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

$Cl_2/UV$ light

Answer 2

Direct chlorination of alkanes takes place in presence of sunlight ($UV$ light).