Question

why is reaction between Methane and chlorine in the presence of Sunlight considered substitution reaction​

Answer 1

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methane (CH4)is a carbon compound that is alkane. alkane compounds generally do not react at all since they are quite stable. however when methane is exposed to sunlight, in a fast reaction, Cl can displace H from CH4. Since Cl can substitute H and form CH3Cl+ Hcl, this reaction is called substitution reaction.

Answer 2

when methane reacts with chlorine one hydrogen atom is replaced by an atom of chlorine thus it is called substitution reaction.

Here is the equation :

CH4 + Cl2➡( in presence of sunlight ) CH3Cl + HCl