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Which of the following is not a correct chemical equation for a double displacement reaction?

2RbNO3 + BeF2 yields Be(NO3)2 + 2RbF
CaCl + LiCO3 yields CaCO3 + LiCl
Na3PO4 + 3KOH yields 3NaOH + K3PO4
2MgI2 + Mn(SO3)2 yields 2MgSO3 + MnI4

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i just took the test the answer is B

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Answer:
CaCl+LiCO_3\rightarrow CaCO_3+LiCl

Step-by-step explanation: A double displacement reaction is one in which exchange of ions take place. The salts which are soluble in water are designated by symbol (aq) and those which are insoluble in water and remain in solid form are represented by (s) after their chemical formulas.

In the given reaction:

The molecular formula of Lithium carbonate is incorrect as lithium forms a monovalent cation but carbonate is a divalent polyatomic ion. Thus in order to form a neutral ionic compound two atoms of
Li^+ must combine with one
CO_3^(2-) to give
Li(CO_3)_2

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