alleryZn + CuSO₄ → ZnSO₄ + Cu is an example of:
ACombination reaction
BDecomposition reaction
CDisplacement reaction
DDouble displacement
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Displacement reaction
1. More reactive metal (Zn) displaces less reactive (Cu) from its salt.
2. This is a SINGLE displacement reaction.
3. Zn is HIGHER in the activity series than Cu.
_Source: syllabus Science Ch 1 §1.2.3 Displacement Reactions_
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