Tetrachloromethane is synthesized via the free-radical substitution of methane with excess chlorine gas.
In this reaction, methane reacts with chlorine to yield tetrachloromethane and hydrogen chloride.
Complete the balanced chemical equation for this substitution reaction.
CH4+4Cl2→CCl4+……… \text{CH}_4 + 4\text{Cl}_2 \rightarrow \text{CCl}_4 + \dots\dots\dots CH4+4Cl2→CCl4+………Practise Edexcel GCSE Chemistry Hydrocarbons with exam-style questions for Foundation and Higher tier. 34 questions, matched to the Edexcel GCSE Chemistry (1CH0) specification and written in Paper 1 and Paper 2 style. Every question includes a full worked solution and mark scheme, so you can see where marks are awarded rather than just whether you got the answer right.
