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The possibility of formation of halomethanes upon the photostimulated react
ion of halogen-containing minerals with methane was shown. The dynamics of
accumulation of chloromethane, dichloromethane, and chloroform in model sys
tems CH4-NaCl, CH4-sylvinite, and CH4-halite was studied experimentally. Th
e kinetic parameters for the formation of methyl chloride were determined.