Write the type of reaction involved in the following chemical equation.

TiCl₄ + Mg → Ti + MgCl₄

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Answer 1

CONCEPT:

Displacement Reaction

A displacement reaction occurs when an element reacts with a compound and takes the place of another element in that compound.
In a displacement reaction, a more reactive element displaces a less reactive element from its compound.

EXPLANATION:

In the given reaction:
TiCl₄ + Mg → Ti + MgCl₂
- Magnesium (Mg) is more reactive than titanium (Ti).
- Magnesium displaces titanium from titanium tetrachloride (TiCl₄).
This means that magnesium takes the place of titanium in the compound, forming magnesium chloride (MgCl₂) and releasing titanium.

Therefore, the type of reaction involved in the given chemical equation is a displacement reaction.