What type of reaction is show below? MgBr2 (s) --> Mg (s) + Br2 (I)

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