Question

Which equation represents a double replacement reaction? A) 2Al(s) + 6HCl(aq) → 2AlCl3(aq) + 3H2(g) B) 2Al(s) + 3Cl2(g) - 2AlCl3(s) C) 2AlCl3(s) + 2Al(s) + 3Cl2(g) D) AlCl3(aq) + 3KOH(aq) - Al(OH)3(s) + 3KCl(aq)​

Answer 1

D) AlCl₃(aq) + 3 KOH(aq) → Al(OH)₃(s) + 3 KCl(aq)​

Step-by-step explanation:

Which equation represents a double replacement reaction?

A) 2 Al(s) + 6 HCl(aq) → 2 AlCl₃(aq) + 3 H₂(g)

No, this is a single replacement reaction, in which Al replaces H in its acid.

B) 2 Al(s) + 3 Cl₂(g) → 2 AlCl₃(s)

No, this is a synthesis reaction, in which two simple substances combine to form a compound.

C) 2 AlCl₃(s) → 2 Al(s) + 3 Cl₂(g)

No, this is a decomposition reaction, in which a compound decomposes into simple substances.

D) AlCl₃(aq) + 3 KOH(aq) → Al(OH)₃(s) + 3 KCl(aq)​

Yes, this is a double replacement reaction, in which both reactants exchange their cations and anions.