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Which of the following best describes a metathesis reaction?

Which of the following best describes a metathesis reaction?-example-1
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Answer:

B

Step-by-step explanation:

A metathesis reaction is a reaction in which cations and anions change partners.

A general equation for a metathesis is

AX+CY→AY+CX, where A and C are cations, and X and Y are anions.

There are three possible products of a metathesis reaction.

A. an insoluble (solid) precipitate

B. water (from neutralization reaction)

C. an insoluble gas that bubbles out of solution

Metathesis reactions are also called double replacement reactions and double displacement reactions.

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