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When methane reacts with chlorine in excess sunlight, the final product is:

ACH3Cl
BCH2Cl2
CCHCl3
DCCl4

✓ Correct Answer: DCCl4

The substitution reaction continues until all hydrogen atoms are replaced by chlorine atoms, resulting in carbon tetrachloride (CCl4).

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