You are given the following chemical equation :

$M g (s) + C u O (s) ⟶ M g O (s) + C u (s)$

This equation represents :

(a) decomposition reaction as well as displacement reaction

(b) combination reaction as well as double displacement reaction

(c) redox reaction as well as displacement reaction

(d) double displacement reaction as well as redox reaction

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Solution

Answer : (c) redox reaction as well as displacement reaction

Explanation : Here Mg is oxidised(addition of oxygen) and CuO is reduced (removal of oxygen) so it is redox. Since only Oxygen is displaced it is a displacement reaction.

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