Question

question 12 (1 point)
in the presence of uv light, the following reaction occurred:
ch4 + cl2 ---> ch3cl + hcl
what type of reaction does this represent?
a) substitution
b) elimination
c) addition
d) esterification
e) hydrolysis

Explanation:

In a substitution reaction, an atom or group of atoms in a molecule is replaced by another atom or group. Here, in \(CH_4\), one \(H\) atom is replaced by \(Cl\) (from \(Cl_2\)) to form \(CH_3Cl\). Elimination reactions involve the removal of atoms/groups to form multiple bonds. Addition reactions add atoms/groups to a molecule (usually with unsaturated bonds). Esterification forms esters (reaction between carboxylic acid and alcohol). Hydrolysis involves reaction with water to break bonds.

Answer:

A. substitution