Write the detailed mechanism of the formation of tetrachloromethane, CCI4, from the reaction of methane with Cl2 + hv. Include the initiation, propagation and termination steps.

Cyclobutane decomposes rapidly at room temperature whereas cyclohexane is quite stable. Why is this the case? Please use rigorous organic chemistry terminology. 

(3) Evaluate the following uses of catalysis in terms of the goals of green chemistry (it is up to you if you want to refer to the 12 Principles or just the more general goals proposed by Dr. Lipke). Identify benefits as well as possible downsides. 2 a. A catalytic process that uses O, to oxidize an organic substrate dissolved in hexanes as a solvent, replacing a previous process that required the use of pyridine-N-oxide as an oxidant. b. A catalytic process that allows organic plant matter to be broken down into small organic molecules that can be used to produce fuels and fine chemicals that would otherwise be made from petroleum. c. A catalytic process that uses a mercury salt to catalyze the oxidation of methane to a methanol derivative, circumventing 2 a more traditional route using H, and CO to produce methanol as an intermediate.

The rate law for addition of Br2Br2 to an alkene is first order in Br2Br2 and first order in the alkene. Does this information suggest that the mechanism of addition of Br2Br2 to an alkene proceeds in the same manner as for addition of HBr? Explain.

Indicate the scheme and detailed reaction mechanism of the reactions:

Cleavage of C2H6 to produce two CH3· radicals is a gas-phase reaction that occurs at 700 °C. This reaction is first order, with k = 5.46 × 10−4 s−1. Write down the chemical equation for the cleavage reaction and the rate equations.    How long will it take for the reaction to go to 15% completion? Show your workings.