Q. A reaction in which a more reactive metal replaces a less reactive metal from its salt solution is called a/an __ reaction .

A
Combination
B
Displacement
C
Double displacement
D
Addition
Solution:

When one metal replaces another metal from its salt solution, the type of reaction is termed as a displacement reaction.

Addition reaction is a class of chemical reactions in which an atom or group of atoms is added to a molecule.

A combination reaction is a reaction in which two reactants combine to form one product. Oxygen and the halogens are very reactive elements and are likely to undergo combination reactions with other elements.

A double displacement reaction is a type of chemical reaction in which the reactant ions exchange places to form new products.

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