Mechanism of Radical Chlorination
The reaction of CH4 with Cl2 to form CH3Cl and HCl is exothermic.
Both CH4 and Cl2 are gases at atmosperic pressure and room temperature.
Let's put some of each in a flask and see what happens.
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Mechanism of Radical Chlorination |
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The reaction of CH4 with Cl2 to form CH3Cl and HCl is exothermic. |
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Both CH4 and Cl2 are gases at atmosperic pressure and room temperature. |
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Let's put some of each in a flask and see what happens. |