What do you mean by a precipitation reaction? Explain by giving examples.

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A reaction in which an insoluble solid (called precipitate) is formed is called a precipitation reaction.

For example:

In this reaction, calcium carbonate is obtained as a precipitate. Hence, it is a precipitation reaction.

Another example of precipitation reaction is:

In this reaction, barium sulphate is obtained as a precipitate.

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