Question

The reaction of ZnBr₂ and Ba(OH)₂ produces

A. ZnO and BaBrH

B. ZnBa and BrOH

C. BaBr₂ and Zn(OH)₂

D. ZnBr₂ and Ba(OH)₂

Answer 1

• C. BaBr₂ and Zn(OH)₂

Step-by-step explanation:

ZnBr₂ is a salt,formed by the ions of zinc and bromine, Zn²⁺ and Br⁻.

Ba(OH)₂ is a hydroxide formed by barium cation, Ba²⁺, and OH⁻ anion.

The typical reaction of a salt with an hydroxide is a double replacement.

Thus, the ions trade places producing other salt and other hydroxide:

• ZnBr₂ + Ba(OH)₂ → Zn(OH)₂ + BaBr₂