12. Which one of the following is not true about the reaction of: CH3- CH3+C12...CH3CH2CI+HCI?

a it is elimination reaction
b it is photochemical reaction

c it is chlorination reaction
d it is substitution reaction

Explanation:

CH₃CH₃ + Cl₂ → CH₃CH₂Cl + HCl

This reaction take place in the presence of light/UV rays. (i.e, photochemical reaction)It's a Chlorination reaction because here there's addition of chlorine.It's a substitution reaction because Cl substituted H from place and attach there.

Option which is NOT correct is

Option A (It's not an elimination reaction)

Therefore,

Option A is correct✔