Practice mode Chemistry of Hydrocarbons

Which of these is a termination step in the chlorination of methane?

Correct answer C. CH₃• + Cl• → CH₃Cl

Explanation

Termination removes free radicals by combining two of them into a stable molecule. The other steps either create radicals or regenerate them (propagation).

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