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The reaction CH4 + Cl2 -> CH3Cl + HCl occurring in the presence of sunlight is an example of a:

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✓ Answer: B Substitution reaction
Chlorine replaces hydrogen atoms one by one in methane; since one type of atom takes the place of another, this is called a substitution reaction.
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