Which product is obtained when trichloromethane reacts with chlorine gas in the presence of light? A) Cl₂ B) CCl₄ C) CHCl D) CH₂Cl

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When trichloromethane (CCl4) reacts with chlorine gas (Cl2) in the presence of light, it undergoes chlorination to form hexachloroethane (CCl6) which is represented by the formula CCl4 + Cl2 → CCl6. Therefore, the correct option is B (CCl6) which represents hexachloroethane.

Which Product Is Obtained When Trichloromethane Reacts with Chlorine Gas