Which of the following is not a possible termination step in the free radical chlorination of methane?

A) ∙CH₃+ Cl₂→ CH₃Cl + Cl∙
B) ∙CH₃+ Cl∙ → CH₃Cl
C) ∙CH₃ + ∙CH₃→ CH₃CH₃
D) ∙CH₃ + wall → CH₃-wall
E) Cl∙ + wall → Cl-wall

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Kymberly Harrington · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  Option A is incorrect because it shows a chlorine molecule (Cl2) reacting with a methyl radical (∙CH3), which is not a termination step in free radical chlorination. Termination steps involve the combination of two radicals to form a stable product, not the reaction of a radical with a non-radical species.

Which of the following is not a possible termination step in the free radical chlorination of methane?

A) ∙CH₃+ Cl₂→ CH₃Cl + Cl∙
B) ∙CH₃+ Cl∙ → CH₃Cl
C) ∙CH₃ + ∙CH₃→ CH₃CH₃
D) ∙CH₃ + wall → CH₃-wall
E) Cl∙ + wall → Cl-wall

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Which of the following is not a possible termination step in the free radical chlorination of methane?A) ∙CH3 + Cl2 → CH3Cl + Cl∙B) ∙CH3 + Cl∙ → CH3ClC) ∙CH3 + ∙CH3 → CH3CH3D) ∙CH3 + wall → CH3-wallE) Cl∙ + wall → Cl-wall

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Which of the following is not a possible termination step in the free radical chlorination of methane?

A) ∙CH₃+ Cl₂→ CH₃Cl + Cl∙
B) ∙CH₃+ Cl∙ → CH₃Cl
C) ∙CH₃ + ∙CH₃→ CH₃CH₃
D) ∙CH₃ + wall → CH₃-wall
E) Cl∙ + wall → Cl-wall