Question

In the reaction X+AL=AX +L? Which is more reactive X or L?

Answer 1

Answer:

=> X is more reactive.

Answer 2

X is more reactive.

• The given reaction is an example of displacement reaction.
• A displacement reaction can be defined as a reaction in which an element is displaced by another element.
• In the given reaction X displaces L, hence X is more reactive.
• An example of displacement reaction is the reaction of iron with copper sulphate in which iron displaces copper because it is more reactive.