Answer:
Option D. Decomposition reaction
Explanation:
MgBr₂ (s) —> Mg (s) + Br₂ (l)
To know which option is correct. It is important that we have an understanding of what each option means.
1. Synthesis reaction: This is a type of reaction in which two different elements react to produce a new compound different from the two elements that reacted. e.g
A + D —> AD
2. Combustion reaction: This is a reaction which involves a compound and oxygen to produce carbon dioxide (CO₂) and water (H₂O) e.g methane (CH₄) undergoes combustion reaction as follow:
CH₄+ 2O₂ —> CO₂ + 2H₂O
3. Single Replacement reaction: This is a reaction in which one element replaces or displaces another element in a single compound. This is illustrated below:
X + WZ —> XZ + W
We can see that the X replaces W in the reaction.
4. Decomposition reaction: This is a type of reaction in which a compound decompose or breaks into two or more simple compounds or elements e.g
ZX₄ —> Z + 4X
From the above illustrations, we can conclude that the the reaction:
MgBr₂ (s) —> Mg (s) + Br₂ (l)
Is a decomposition reaction because MgBr₂ breakdown into Mg and Br₂
