Identify the following type of reaction:Magnesium +Hydrochloric acid gives Magnesium Chlorine +Hydrogen.

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Solution

The reaction is Mg + 2HCl MgCl₂ + H₂

The Mg replaces hydrogen forming magnesium chloride so it is a single displacement or replacement reaction.
As hydrogen is removed from one compound, this is also a reduction- oxidation reaction or redox reaction.

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