11. Radical Reactions
Free Radical Halogenation
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Problem 4-3a
Textbook Question
Textbook QuestionEach of the following proposed mechanisms for the free-radical chlorination of methane is wrong.
Explain how the experimental evidence disproves each mechanism.
a.
CL2 + hv —> CL2* (an “activated” form of Cl2)
Cl2* + CH4 —> HCl + CH3Cl
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