Why is the reaction between methane and chlorine considered a substitution reaction?

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Why is the reaction between methane and chlorine considered a substitution reaction?

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  1. When methane reacts with chlorine, the hydrogen atom of methane is replaced by chlorine atom step by step and hence it is termed as substitution reaction. 

    CH4 + Cl2 ⎯⎯→ CH3Cl + HCl

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