Reaction Identification: Displacement Reactions
A displacement reaction occurs when a more reactive element replaces a less reactive element in a compound. We need to identify the reaction among the options that does not fit this definition.
Analyzing Reaction Types
Let's examine each reaction:
- Option 1: \(Na + H_2O \rightarrow NaOH + H_2\)
Sodium (Na) is highly reactive and displaces Hydrogen (H) from water. This is a single displacement reaction. - Option 2: \(HCl + NaOH \rightarrow NaCl + H_2O\)
This is a reaction between an acid (HCl) and a base (NaOH). It forms a salt (NaCl) and water (\(H_2O\)). This specific type of reaction is called a neutralization reaction, not a displacement reaction. - Option 3: \(Fe + CuSO_4 \rightarrow FeSO_4 + Cu\)
Iron (Fe) is more reactive than Copper (Cu). Iron displaces Copper from Copper sulfate solution. This is a single displacement reaction. - Option 4: \(Zn + H_2SO_4 \rightarrow ZnSO_4 + H_2\)
Zinc (Zn) is more reactive than Hydrogen (H). Zinc displaces Hydrogen from Sulfuric acid. This is a single displacement reaction.
Conclusion on Reaction Type
Based on the analysis, the reaction \(HCl + NaOH \rightarrow NaCl + H_2O\) is a neutralization reaction and does not involve the displacement of one element by another. Therefore, it is the reaction that is NOT a displacement reaction.
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Important Questions from Chemistry
Which of the following compounds is also called ‘Norwegian saltpeter’?
How many elements were known when Mendeleev started his work?
Which of the options given below is called laughing gas?
A. N 2O
B. CO 2
C. H 2O
D. SO 2
Stainless steel is
A. A compound
B. A mixture
C. An element
D. An alloy
What is the freezing point of water on Kelvin scale?
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