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Theotically, methane can't react with Cl2 in shade as UV light is required to initiate the substitution reaction. Only when there is Cl2 can the C-H bond be broken. However, alkene can react directly with Cl2 due to hydrohalogenation.

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Yes, methane can react with chlorine in the dark to form chloromethane and other chlorinated products. This reaction is initiated by the presence of UV light, which breaks the chlorine molecule to form highly reactive chlorine radicals that can then react with methane.

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