Which type of reaction occurs in the following? 2HgO (s) 2Hg (l) + O2 (g)

A. a decomposition reaction in which a metal is reduced

B. an acid-base neutralization reaction to produce oxygen gas

C. a displacement reaction involving two metals

D. a combustion reaction involving burning a metal in oxygen

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Roderick Hanson

16 February, 05:39

Which type of reaction occurs in the following? 2HgO (s) 2Hg (l) + O2 (g)

A. a decomposition reaction in which a metal is reduced

B. an acid-base neutralization reaction to produce oxygen gas

C. a displacement reaction involving two metals

D. a combustion reaction involving burning a metal in oxygen

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Osvaldo Ware · Answer 1

Osvaldo Ware 16 February, 07:42

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A. a decomposition reaction

Jaquan Fernandez · Answer 2

In this reaction, reactant HgO decomposes into more than one products hence reaction is called decomposition. Hg in HgO has oxidation number of + 2 whereas oxidation number of Hg in product side is zero (zero because Hg is in its elemental form) so Hg is reduced. Hence A is correct option.

Which type of reaction occurs in the following? 2HgO (s) 2Hg (l) + O2 (g)A. a decomposition reaction in which a metal is reducedB. an acid-base neutralization reaction to produce oxygen gasC. a displacement reaction involving two metalsD. a combustion reaction involving burning a metal in oxygen