Asked by ruth
Why is Cl2 + KI→ KCl +I2 not a synthesis reaction?
Responses
Oxygen is not a reactant in this reaction.
Oxygen is not a reactant in this reaction.
Oxygen is not a product in this reaction.
Oxygen is not a product in this reaction.
The reaction has more than one product.
The reaction has more than one product.
The reaction has more than one reactant.
The reaction has more than one reactant.
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A synthesis (combination) reaction gives one product from two or more reactants. Here the reaction produces two products (KCl and I2), so it is not a synthesis reaction. It is a single‑replacement (halogen displacement) redox reaction:
Cl2 + 2 KI → 2 KCl + I2
(Cl2 is reduced to Cl− and I− is oxidized to I2.)
Cl2 + 2 KI → 2 KCl + I2
(Cl2 is reduced to Cl− and I− is oxidized to I2.)
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