Choose the correct answer from the four alternatives given in the brackets:
$Z n + 2 H C l ⟶ Z n {C l}_{2} + H_{2} ↑$
The above reaction is an example of _______.
(Combination reaction, Double displacement reaction, Displacement reaction, Decomposition reaction)

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Solution

The above-given reaction is an example of a displacement reaction. Here the more reactive metal zinc displaces the less reactive metal hydrogen and zinc chloride is obtained as the product.

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