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

Aluminium $\text{(Al)}$ is more reactive than iron $\text{(Fe)}$. So in the given reaction, it is displacing iron from the compound iron oxide (${\text{Fe}}_2{\text{O}}_3$) and is giving aluminium oxide (${\text{Al}}_2{\text{O}}_3$) and iron. Hence, the given reaction is a displacement reaction.