Question

The reaction in which two compounds exchange their ions to form two new compounds is called:

• A. a displacement reaction
• B. a decomposition reaction
• C. an isomerization reaction
• D. a metathesis reaction

Answer 1

The correct option is D a metathesis reaction

This type of reaction is known as double displacement reaction or metathesis reaction.

Example:

$FeS{O}_4+CuC{l}_2⟶FeC{l}_2+CuS{O}_4$