Question

What type of reaction does each of the following equations represent?

Answer 1

Given :

A chemical equation :

$NH_4OH -> NH_3 + H_2O$

To Find :

What is the type of reaction :

A. Single replacement

B. Decomposition

C. Double replacement

Solution :

We know when a single compound turns into two or more compounds or element, this type of reaction is said to be decomposition reaction.

In the given equation $NH_4OH$ decomposes into $NH_ 3$ and $H_2O$ .

Therefore, the given reaction is decomposition reaction.