Methane gas and chlorine gas balanced equation

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CH4 + Cl2 → CH2Cl2 + HCl

Word equation: Methane + chlorine gas → Dichloromethane + Hydrochloric acid

Type of Chemical Reaction: For this reaction we have a organic chemical reaction.

Balancing Strategies: The challenge with this Chemical equation is that you have multiple hydrogen and chlorine atoms on the product side. Be careful to add them up correctly.