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(a)
Interpretation: Overall equation and the propagation steps of the mechanism for the chlorination of chloromethane to furnish dichloromethane should be written.
Concept introduction: The monochlorination performed with ultraviolet light proceeds via radical chain mechanism. Chlorine transforms
The fundamental radical chain mechanism is summarized in the illustration as follows:
(b)
Interpretation: The formation of small amount of ethane in chlorination of methane should be determined.
Concept introduction: The monochlorination performed with ultraviolet light proceeds via radical chain mechanism. Chlorinetransforms
The fundamental radical chain mechanism is summarized in the illustration as follows:
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