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Published on: August 13, 2026
In this type of questions, a statement of assertion 
is followed by a statement of reason
(R). Mark the correct choice as:
Assertion : Methane does not react with 
in dark.
Reason : It is a free radical substitution.
Text Solution
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A
Chlorination of methane is a free radical substitution. To convert 
molecules into chlorine free radicals, energy is required which is not available in dark. Thus, methane does not react with 
in dark due to absence of free radicals.
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