Answer:
Option B. Single replacement reaction
Explanation:
To know which option is correct, it is important that we know the definition of each option. The definition of each option is given below:
1. Synthesis reaction is a reaction in which two different elements or compound combine together to produce a new compound different from the two starting elements or compound. An example is illustrated below:
C + D —> E
2. Single replacement reaction is a reaction in which an element replaces or displaces another element in a compound. An example is illustrated below:
D + BC —> B + CD
3. Combustion reaction is a reaction in a substance react with oxygen to generate carbon dioxide (CO₂) and water (H₂O). An example can be seen when organic compound react with oxygen to produce carbon dioxide (CO₂) and water (H₂O). This is illustrated below:
CₓHᵧ + (x + y/4) O₂ —> xCO₂ + (y/2) H₂O
4. Double replacement reaction is a reaction in which the ions of the two reacting compound replaces one another to form new products. This is illustrated below:
X⁺Y¯ + U⁺V¯ —> X⁺V¯ + U⁺Y¯
5. Decomposition reaction is a reaction in which a large compound breaks down into two or more elements or compound. An example is illustrated below:
GH —> G + H
Now, observing the equation given in the question above:
Sn + 2HCl —> SnCl₂ + H₂
We can see that Sn replaces H in HCl to produce SnCl₂.
Therefore, the reaction is a single replacement reaction.
