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Chlorine gas reacts with potassium iodide solution to form potassium chloride and iodine. This reaction is an example of a:
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Chlorine gas reacts with potassium iodide solution to form potassium chloride and iodine. This reaction is an example of a:

A.

decomposition reaction

B.

combination reaction

C.

displacement reaction

D.

double displacement reaction

Correct option is C

The reaction between chlorine gas and potassium iodide solution to form potassium chloride and iodine is an example of a displacement reaction.​Cl2(g)+2KI(aq)2KCl(aq)+I2(aq)\text{Cl}_2 (g) + 2\text{KI} (aq) \rightarrow 2\text{KCl} (aq) + \text{I}_2 (aq)

Chlorine (Cl2_22) displaces iodine (I2_22) from potassium iodide (KI), replacing it with chloride ions (Cl−^-). This is a displacement or replacement reaction, where a more reactive element (chlorine) displaces a less reactive one (iodine) from a compound.

A combination reaction is a type of chemical reaction where two or more substances combine to form a single product.

A+B→ABA + B \rightarrow ABA+BAB

A decomposition reaction is a type of chemical reaction in which a single compound breaks down into two or more simpler substances

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