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What type of reaction is illustrated below?2H1 --> H2 + 12

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Answer:

Decomposition reaction.

Step-by-step explanation:

2HI —> H₂ + I₂

From the above equation, we can see clearly that HI undergoes a reaction to produce H₂ and I₂ which are the elements that make up HI.

Therefore, the equation illustrated above is a decomposition reaction because HI breaks into H₂ and I₂

NOTE: Decomposition reaction is a reaction in which a compound splits or breakdown into two or more simple elements or compound.

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