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Identify the reaction type for the equation:



2Fe(NO3)3 + 3Mg(C2H3O2)2 -> 2Fe(C2H3O2)3 + 3Mg(NO3)2
Responses

single displacement
single displacement

combustion
combustion

synthesis
synthesis

decomposition
decomposition

double displacement

1 answer

The reaction between 2Fe(NO3)3 and 3Mg(C2H3O2)2 to form 2Fe(C2H3O2)3 and 3Mg(NO3)2 is an example of a double displacement reaction. In this type of reaction, the cations and anions exchange partners to form new compounds.

So, the correct response is double displacement.