Question

Rehmat classified the reaction between Methane and Chlorine in the presence of sunlight as a substitution reaction. Support Rehmat’s view with suitable justification and illustrate the reaction with the help of a balanced chemical equation.

Answer 1

Rehmat’s observation is correct as the hydrogen atoms are substituted by hetero atoms i.e., Cl.

\[\ce{CH4 + Cl2 -> CH3Cl + HCl (in the presence of sunlight)}\]