MCQ
The reaction is an example of  $C{H_4} + C{l_2} \xrightarrow{uv \,light} \mathop {}\limits_{} C{H_3}Cl + HCl$  is an exmple of
  • A
    Addition reactions
  • Substitution reaction
  • C
    Elimination reaction
  • D
    Rearrangement reaction 

Answer

Correct option: B.
Substitution reaction
b
$CH _4+ Cl _2 \rightarrow CH _3 Cl + HCl$

The above reaction is an example of Chlorination. Chlorination is the substitution of hydrogen atoms by chlorine atom.

The conditions used in the above process is $U.V.$ light or diffused sunlight or $400^{\circ} C$.

This reaction is an example of substitution reaction.

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