How do you account for the formation of ethane during chlorination of

1.	How do you account for the formation of ethane during chlorination of ethane.
Answer» Explanation: During chlorination of methane, ETHANE is formed DUE to side reaction in TERMINATION step by the combination of two METHYL free radicals. B) Ethane: (2) Wurtz reaction of methyl iodide A) Methane: (1) Sabatier - Senderens reaction of propylene List -I (PRODUCTS): List -II; (Reactants-Reaction) C) Propane: (3) Decarboxylation of sodium

How do you account for the formation of ethane during chlorination of ethane.

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Explanation:

During chlorination of methane, ETHANE is formed DUE to side reaction in TERMINATION step by the combination of two METHYL free radicals.

B) Ethane: (2) Wurtz reaction of methyl iodide

A) Methane: (1) Sabatier - Senderens reaction of propylene

List -I (PRODUCTS): List -II; (Reactants-Reaction)

C) Propane: (3) Decarboxylation of sodium