Question 18Asked in RRB JE CBT-1, 20 Feb 2026, Shift 1 (9:00 AM)

Methane reacts with chlorine in the presence of sunlight to form chloromethane and

Methane reacts with chlorine in the presence of sunlight to form chloromethane and hydrogen chloride. Which of the following statements is CORRECT? Statement I: Only one chlorine atom can substitute at a time. Statement II: The reaction is an example of a substitution reaction. Statement III: Multiple substitution can occur if the reaction continues.
  1. AOnly I and III are true
  2. BOnly II and III are true
  3. CI, II and III are true
  4. DOnly I and II are true
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Correct answer: (C) I, II and III are true

From RRB JE CBT-1 PYQ 20 Feb 2026, Shift 1 (9:00 AM)

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