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Chemistry: Post your doubts here!

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21 Tetramethyl-lead(IV), (CH3)4Pb, increases the rate of the reaction of methane with chlorine.
CH4(g) + Cl2(g) → CH3Cl(g) + HCl(g)
Why can tetramethyl-lead(IV) behave in this way?
A It is a source of methyl radicals.
B It releases CH3+ .
C It reacts with chloromethane and prevents equilibrium being established.
D Metal ions catalyse the reaction.

Ans : A

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Question 20

Explain pls :(
 
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for Qu 14 its B because :
in reaction 1 theres bond breaking so its endo
in reaction 2 theres bond formation so its exo

for Qu 8 its A because:
it neutralises the H+ in both reactions..so its a base.
the quest is about BOTH reactions here. so A is correct
 
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