What type of reaction is the generic equation A + BC → AC + B

(A) single displacement

(B) decomposition

(C) double-displacement

(D) synthesis/combination

(E) none of the above

A

Explanation:

The reaction represented below

A + BC → AC + B

is a single displacement reaction. This type of reaction involves a free element reacting with a compound and replacing another element in the compound due to the fact that its more reactive than the element present in the compound.

In the reaction above A displaces element B from compound BC.

double displacement reaction involves the switch of ions in two compounds that react together. Option A is correct.