Which by-product is obtained from the reaction of methane with chlorine gas in the presence of light? A) Cl B) CH₂Cl C) HCl D) CHCl

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The reaction of methane with chlorine gas in the presence of light is a substitution reaction, in which one or more hydrogen atoms from methane is replaced by chlorine atoms. The product formed is methyl chloride (CH3Cl) and hydrogen chloride (HCl). Since HCl is a by-product, it is obtained along with CH3Cl. Therefore, option C is the correct answer. Option A is incorrect as Cl is not a product. Option B is also incorrect as it is not a known compound. Option D is incorrect as CHCl is not the major product formed in this reaction.

Which By-Product Is Obtained from the Reaction of Methane with Chlorine