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Methane reacts with chlorine in the presence of sunlight to form chloromethane and hydrogen chloride. Which of the following statements is CORRECT?
Statement I: Only one chlorine atom can substitute at a time.
Statement II: The reaction is an example of a substitution reaction.
Statement III: Multiple substitution can occur if the reaction continues.
Asked in RRB JE CBT 1 · 2025
Saturated Hydrocarbon · Chemistry
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Carbon forms many compounds because of tetravalency and catenation.
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