[Dolphinsiu]

Sketch an energy profile to explain why monochlorination of methane is not possible.

CH4 --->.CH3 + .H

.CH3 + .Cl --> CH3Cl

but how can I draw the profile to explain? Does it involve two transition state wherein the energy level of reactant is less than that of products?? or higher activation energy??

[PRIYA1022]

Please see Chapter 2 in Organic chemistry-Morrison and Boyd..You may get an idea to answer your question