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Q · Chemical EquationsMedium · 45s
Identify the double displacement reaction:
TopicChemical Equations
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Ions exchange partners, forming a precipitate (AgCl); this is a classic double displacement reaction.
Final Answer: Option B — AgNO₃ + NaCl → AgCl + NaNO₃