Which of the Following Is Not a Possible Termination Step

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a possible termination step in the free radical chlorination of methane?

• A) ∙CH₃ + Cl₂ → CH₃Cl + Cl∙
• B) ∙CH₃ + Cl∙ → CH₃Cl
• C) ∙CH₃ + ∙CH₃ → CH₃CH₃
• D) ∙CH₃ + wall → CH₃-wall
• E) Cl∙ + wall → Cl-wall

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