Corrosion is a ___ reaction.

Double displacement

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Displacement

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Redox reaction

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Neutralization

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The correct option is C
Redox reaction

During corrosion, metal reacts with oxygen to from oxides. Since oxidation can not occur alone, corrosion is a redox reaction.

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You are given the following chemical equation :

$M g (s) + C u O (s) ⟶ M g O (s) + C u (s)$

This equation represents :

(a) decomposition reaction as well as displacement reaction

(b) combination reaction as well as double displacement reaction

(d) double displacement reaction as well as redox reaction

Can a double displacement reaction be a redox reaction?___(Yes or No)

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