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Explain the different types of double decomposition reactions by giving suitable equations.

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Different types of double decomposition reactions are:

  1. Precipitation reaction — A reaction between two compounds in aqueous solution state to give two new compounds one of which is insoluble (precipitate) is called a Precipitation reaction.
    For example, when H2S is passed through copper sulphate solution, a black precipitate of copper sulphide is obtained.
    CuSO4 (aq) + H2S (g) ⟶ CuS [black ppt.] ↓ + H2SO4

  2. Neutralization reaction — The reaction between an acid and a base that forms salt and water only is referred to as Neutralization reaction.
    For example, Sodium chloride (base) reacts with HCl (acid) to form salt and water only.
    NaOH + HCl ⟶ NaCl + H2O

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