Which of the following is not formed by the reaction of Cl_(2) on CH_(

1.	Which of the following is not formed by the reaction of Cl_(2) on CH_(4) in sunlight ?
Answer» `CHCl_(3)` `CH_(3)Cl` `CH_(3)CH_(3)` `CH_(3)CH_(2)CH_(3)` Solution :`CH_(4)overset(Cl_(2))rarr CH_(3)Cl overset(Cl_(2))rarr CH_(2)Cl_(2) overset(Cl_(2))rarrCHCl_(3) overset(Cl_(2))rarr C Cl_(4)`. Since this REACTION takes place by free radical mechanism. Hence, there is a possibility of FORMATION of ethane. `underset("Methyl free radical")(CH_(3)+CH_(3)) rarr underset("Ethane")(CH_(3)-CH_(3))`

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