Question

Formation of methyl chloride from methane and chlorine gas is which type of reaction?

• A. Oxidation reaction
• B. Addition reaction
• C. Substitution reaction
• D. Combustion reaction

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Substitution reaction

The formation of methyl chloride (CH3Cl) from methane (CH4) and chlorine gas (Cl2) is a substitution reaction where a hydrogen atom in methane is replaced by a chlorine atom.