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Science (086) — CBSE Class 10 board question

Q1. [1] § 1.2 TYPES OF CHEMICAL REACTIONS § 1.2.4 Double Displacement Reaction
Which of the following is an example of a displacement reaction ?
  1. (A) The combustion of natural gas
  2. (B) The reaction of a reactive metal with dilute acid
  3. (C) The electrolysis of water
  4. (D) The reaction of quick lime with water
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Model Answer

(B) The reaction of a reactive metal with dilute acid

For example: $\text{Fe} + \text{H}_2\text{SO}_4 \rightarrow \text{FeSO}_4 + \text{H}_2\uparrow$ — the metal displaces hydrogen from the acid.

Explanation

A displacement reaction occurs when a more reactive element displaces a less reactive element from its compound. In option (B), a reactive metal displaces hydrogen from the acid. Option (A) is a combination/combustion reaction, (C) is decomposition, and (D) is also a combination reaction. Examiners expect you to identify the correct type and may award the mark only for (B).

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