Question

Potassium hydroxide (KOH) and hydrochloric acid (HCl) react in a beaker. They form potassium chloride (KCl) and water (H2O). What type of reaction is this? synthesis reaction

double replacement reaction
single replacement reaction
decomposition reaction

Answer 1

Its the second option

Answer 2

Answer: double replacement reaction

Step-by-step explanation:

1. Synthesis reaction is a chemical reaction in which two reactants are combining to form one product.

Example:
`Li_2O+CO_2\rightarrow Li_2CO_3`

2. Double displacement reaction is one in which exchange of ions take place. Neutralization is a special type of double displacement where acid reacts with base to form salt and water.

Example:
`KOH(aq)+HCl(aq)\rightarrow KCl(aq)+H_2O(l)`

3. Single replacement reaction is a chemical reaction in which more reactive element displaces the less reactive element from its salt solution.

Example:
`Zn+2HCl\rightarrow ZnCl_2+H_2`

4. Decomposition is a type of chemical reaction in which one reactant gives two or more than two products.

Example:
`Li_2CO_3\rightarrow Li_2O+CO_2`