Which of the Following Is True About the Halogenation of Methane,CH₄

question 71

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about the halogenation of methane,CH₄?

• A)The activation energy for F ∙ + CH₄ → ∙ CH₃ + HF is larger than any other halogen.
• B)O₂ slows these reactions by inhibiting the termination step.
• C)The activation energy for I ∙ + CH₄ → ∙ CH₃ + HI is relatively small.
• D)The reaction must take place in the liquid state.
• E)I₂ is unreactive because the activation energy for I ∙ + CH₄ → ∙ CH₃ + HI is relatively large.

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