Chapter 27, Problem 68IAE

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The given statement is to be explained.

Some amount of ${\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}{\text{CH}}_2\text{Cl}$ is obtained in the chlorination of ${\text{CH}}_4$.

Concept introduction:

The free radical substitution reaction is the type of reaction that occurs by the free radical mechanism, free radical is formed during the reaction.

The chlorination of alkane is the radical substitution reaction. There are three steps are involved in the alkanes chlorination mechanism such as chain initiation, chain propagation, and chain termination.