Question

${\text{Fe}}_2{\text{O}}_3\text{(aq)}$ + $\text{2Al(s)}$ $\to$ $\text{2Fe(s)}$ + ${\text{Al}}_2{\text{O}}_3\text{(aq)}$

Which type of reaction is this?

• A. Displacement
• B. Decomposition
• C. Combination
• D. Neutralization

Answer 1

The correct option is A Displacement

In the given reaction, aluminium (Al) being more reactive than iron (Fe) is displacing iron from its compound, iron oxide $F{e}_2{O}_3$, and gives aluminium oxide $A{l}_2{O}_3$ and iron.

Hence, the given reaction is a displacement reaction.