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JAMB Chemistry 1986 Question 47

Question 47

Hydrocarbons

Which of the following compounds is NOT formed by the action of chlorine on methane?

  1. A.CH3Cl
  2. B.C2H5Cl
  3. C.CH2Cl2
  4. D.CHCl3.
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Answer: B (C2H5Cl)

Explanation

Chlorine replaces the hydrogens of methane one at a time, giving CH3Cl, CH2Cl2, CHCl3 and CCl4. These all have one carbon, so C2H5Cl is not formed.