Select the chain propagation steps in the free-radical chlorination of methane.
$(1) \, Cl_2 \to 2Cl^{\bullet}$
$(2) \, Cl^{\bullet} + CH_4 \to CH_3Cl + H^{\bullet}$
$(3) \, Cl^{\bullet} + CH_4 \to CH_3^{\bullet} + HCl$
$(4) \, H^{\bullet} + Cl_2 \to HCl + Cl^{\bullet}$
$(5) \, CH_3^{\bullet} + Cl_2 \to CH_3Cl + Cl^{\bullet}$

  • A
    $(2), (3), (5)$
  • B
    $(1), (3), (6)$
  • C
    $(3), (5)$
  • D
    $(2), (3), (4)$

Explore More

Similar Questions

Find the number of monochlorinated products formed by $2$-methylbutane. $(\text{Only structural isomers})$

Out of the following fractions of petroleum,which one has the lowest boiling point?

The Newman projection of the staggered conformation of ethane is:

What is an alkane substitution reaction? Give the names and possibilities of different types of substitution reactions.

Presence of which reagent will affect the reversibility of the following reaction,and change it to an irreversible reaction:
$CH_4 + I_2 \xrightarrow{hv} CH_3-I + HI$

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo