In the first propagation step, a chlorine radical abstracts hydrogen atom from methane. This gives hydrochloric acid (HCl, the inorganic product of this reaction) and the methyl radical. In the …

Jul 30, 2013 · Free Radical Reactions – Chlorination of Methane Alkanes are pretty boring, chemically speaking. They don’t tend to undergo many reactions. However, when they are …

A step-by-step guide to the mechanism of the free radical substitution reaction between methane and chlorine.

Jun 20, 2025 · Free radical substitution using bromine instead of chlorine is possible and follows similar initiation, propagation and termination steps. CH4 + Cl• → •CH3 + HCl. •CH3 + Cl2 → …

Explain the free radical mechanism of chlorination of methane. Hint: The chlorination of methane is performed under application of UV light. The reaction is used for the synthesis of chloroform …

The mechanism for the chlorination of methane, in common with the mechanism of most radical reactions, consists of three stages: initiation, propagation, and termination.

This resource discusses about the mechanism of radical chlorination of methane and reaction rates.

The dissolution of trichlor-oisocyanuric acid in water leads to the sustained and buffered release of hypochlorous acid, which triggers the chlorination of methane by a free-radical mechanism. …

Sep 6, 2013 · You may recall seeing this reaction in a previous post – it’s the free radical chlorination of methane with Cl 2. It’s a substitution on carbon because a C-H bond breaks …

This page gives you the facts and a simple, uncluttered mechanism for the free radical substitution reaction between methane and chlorine.