Practice mode Chemistry of Hydrocarbons

Small amounts of ethane are found among the products of the chlorination of methane. Which step forms it?

Correct answer B. CH₃• + CH₃• → C₂H₆

Explanation

Ethane forms in a termination step when two methyl radicals combine. Its presence is evidence that methyl radicals are intermediates in the free radical mechanism.

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