Question

Chemical reaction CuSO$_4$ + Fe $\rightarrow$ FeSO$_4$ + Cu is:

• A. Combination reaction
• B. Displacement reaction
• C. Decomposition reaction
• D. Double decomposition reaction

Hint:

In a displacement reaction, a more reactive metal displaces a less reactive metal from its compound.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

In the given reaction: \[ \text{CuSO}_4 + \text{Fe} \rightarrow \text{FeSO}_4 + \text{Cu} \] Iron (Fe) displaces copper (Cu) from copper sulfate (CuSO$_4$), forming iron sulfate (FeSO$_4$) and copper metal. Since a more reactive metal (iron) replaces a less reactive metal (copper) in a compound, this is classified as a single displacement reaction.