Question

Explain the terms Displacement reaction with example.

Answer 1

Displacement reaction is a chemical reaction in which a more reactive element displaces a less reactive element from its compound. Both metals and non-metals take part in displacement reactions. Example : Reaction of iron nails with copper sulphate solution.

Answer 2

Dear Student,

◆ Displacement reaction -

• Reaction in which one element displaces another element from its compound is called displacement reaction.
• Usually a highly reactive element displaces a less reactive element in the reaction.

● For example -

When copper sulphate is allowed to react with iron, copper is displaced by iron to form ferrous sulphate and copper.

CuSO4 + Fe --> FeSO4 + Cu

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