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Science (086) — CBSE Class 10 board question

Q1. [1] § 1.1.2 Balanced Chemical Equations
Zn + 2CH₃COOH → (CH₃COO)₂Zn + H₂ The above reaction is a :
  1. A Decomposition reaction
  2. B Displacement reaction
  3. C Double displacement reaction
  4. D Combination reaction
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Model Answer

The correct answer is (B) Displacement reaction.

In this reaction, zinc (a more reactive metal) displaces hydrogen from acetic acid, which is a characteristic of displacement reactions.

Explanation

In a displacement reaction, a more reactive element displaces a less reactive element from its compound. Here, Zn displaces H₂ from CH₃COOH. This is analogous to Zn + H₂SO₄ → ZnSO₄ + H₂ discussed in Chapter 1. Do not confuse it with double displacement, where two compounds exchange ions with each other.

Source: Chapter 1, Chemical Reactions and Equations

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