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What happens in a displacement reaction?

(a) A more reactive element replaces a less reactive element.
(b) A less reactive element replaces a more reactive element.
(c) An element replaces one which is equally reactive.
(d) Any element can replace any other element with no relation to reactivity.

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(a) A more reactive element replaces a less reactive element.
In a displacement reaction, a more reactive element replaces a less reactive element from its compound.

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