The reaction of methane with chlorine in the presence of ultraviolet radiation can produce ____.
A) chloromethane
B) dichloromethane
C) trichloromethane
D) carbon tetrachloride
E) all of these products

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The reaction of methane (CH4) with chlorine (Cl2) in the presence of ultraviolet (UV) radiation leads to a free-radical substitution reaction. 
The following products can be formed: 
- Chloromethane (CH3Cl)
- Dichloromethane (CH2Cl2)
- Trichloromethane or chloroform (CHCl3)
- Carbon tetrachloride (CCl4)
All of these products can be formed depending on the conditions and the amount of reactants involved in the reaction. Therefore, the best choice is E, all of these products.

The Reaction of Methane with Chlorine in the Presence of Ultraviolet