Single Choice

$${ Fe }_{ 2 }{ O }_{ 3 }+2Al\rightarrow { Al }_{ 2 }{ O }_{ 3 }+2Fe$$ The above reaction is an example of a :

Acombination reaction
Bdouble displacement reaction
Cdecomposition reaction
Ddisplacement reaction
Correct Answer

Solution

$$Fe_2O_3+2Al\rightarrow Al_2O_3+2Fe$$
It's a (single) displacement reaction.
The more active aluminum replaces the iron in the iron oxide to form aluminum oxide and free iron.

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