Propagation steps leading to formation of dichloromethane


(a) Write the propagation steps leading to the formation of dichloromethane (CH2Cl2) from chloromethane.

(b) Explain why free-radical halogenation usually gives mixtures of products.

(c) How could an industrial plant control the proportions of methane and chlorine to favor production of CCl4? To favor CH3Cl?

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