Chemistry · The First Law & Thermochemistry · Pericyclic Reactions, Radicals & Synthesis
Problem
The amount of energy required to break a bond is same as the amount of energy released when the same bond is formed. In gaseous state, the energy required for homolytic cleavage of a bond is called Bond Dissociation Energy (BDE) or Bond Strength. BDE is affected by s-character of the bond and the stability of the radicals formed. Shorter bonds are typically stronger bonds. BDEs for some bonds are given below.
For the reaction CH₄(g) + Cl₂(g) → CH₃Cl(g) + HCl(g) under light, the correct statement is