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The reaction fo chlorine with methane is carried out in sunlight the role of sunlight is

A

To break `Cl_(2)` molecules into free radicals

B

To break `Cl_(2)` molecules into ions

C

To heat up the mixture

D

To Break `C-H` bonds in `CH_(4)`

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The correct Answer is:
A
Sunlight or heat is requried to break the Cl-Cl bond homolytically
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