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Question
Classify the following reaction as combination, decomposition, displacement, precipitation and neutralization. Also balance the equation.
\[\ce{Zn_{(s)} + H2SO4 -> ZnSO4_{(s)} + H2_{(g)}}\]
Options
Combination
Decomposition
Displacement
Precipitation
Neutralization
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Solution
The given reaction is a displacement reaction.
\[\ce{Zn_{(s)} + H2SO4 -> ZnSO4_{(s)} + H2_{(g)}}\]
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