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Question
Consider the reaction:
KBr (aq) + AgNO3 (aq) → KNO3 (aq) + AgBr (s)
This is an example of:
(a) decomposition reaction
(b) combination reaction
(c) double displacement reaction
(d) displacement reaction
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Solution
(c) double displacement reaction
In the given reaction, exchange of the ions takes place between both the reactants, so it is a double displacement reaction.
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