In the reaction, Cl_(2)+CH_(4)overset(hv)toCH_(3)Cl+HCl presence of a small amount of oxygen

In the reaction, Cl_(2)+CH_(4)overset(hv)toCH_(3)Cl+HCl presence of a

1.	In the reaction, Cl_(2)+CH_(4)overset(hv)toCH_(3)Cl+HCl presence of a small amount of oxygen
Answer» increases the rate of reaction for a brief period of time decreases the rate of reaction for a brief period of time does not affect the rate of reaction completely STOPS the reaction Solution :Halogenation of alkanes follows FREE radical mechanism and presence of a smal amount of OXYGEN can slow down the reaction for a period of time depending upon the amount of oxygen. Oxygen reacts with METHYL free radical to form LESS reactive free radical and acts as an inhibitor.