Question

Which of the following reactions depicts a single replacement reaction?

A. Image of a generic formula for a certain type of reaction. In this reaction, reactant A and reactant B combine to form product AB
B. Image of a generic formula for a certain type of reaction. In this reaction, reactant AB and reactant CD combine to form product AC and product BD.
C. Image of a generic formula for a certain type of reaction. In this reaction, reactant AB decomposes to form product A and product B.
D. Image of a generic formula for a certain type of reaction. In this reaction, reactant AB and reactant C combine to form product AC and product B.

Answer 1

The that reaction that depicts a single replacement reaction is reactant AB and reactant C combine to form product AC and product B.

What is a single replacement reaction?

A single replacement reaction involves one element replacing another in a compound.

We will consider each option and try to check the one that matches the definition given above:

A. Describes a combination reaction, not a single replacement.

B. Describes a double replacement reaction, not a single replacement.

C. Describes a decomposition reaction, not a single replacement.

D. Describes a single replacement reaction, where element C replaces element A in the compound AB, forming AC and releasing element B.

So, the correct answer is D.