Identify the chemical formula of methyl chloride from the following chemicals.

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) CH3Cl.
· Methyl chloride, also known as chloromethane, has the chemical formula CH3Cl.
· It is a colorless, flammable gas with a faintly sweet odor.
· Methyl chloride is used as a refrigerant, in the production of silicones, and as a local anesthetic.
Information Booster:
· C2H2: The chemical formula for acetylene, a hydrocarbon used as a fuel and a building block for organic synthesis.
· CH4: The chemical formula for methane, the simplest alkane and a major component of natural gas.
· C2H6: The chemical formula for ethane, a hydrocarbon and an important feedstock in the petrochemical industry.