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Published on: August 12, 2026
Chlorination of methane does not occur in dark because.
A
Methane can form free radicals in presence of sunlight only.
B
To get chlorine free redicals from 
molecules energy is required. It cannot happen in dark.
molecules energy is required. It cannot happen in dark.
C
Substitution reaction can take place only in sunlight and not in dark.
D
Termination step cannot take place in dark. It requires sunlight.
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
chlorination of methane is free radical substitution. To get chlorine free radical energy is required which is 
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