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  • Single Displacement Reaction: KBr + Cl2 → KCl + Br2 Explained
    The reaction you've provided is a single displacement reaction. Here's why:

    * Reactants: You have potassium bromide (KBr) and chlorine gas (Cl₂).

    * Products: You have potassium chloride (KCl) and bromine gas (Br₂).

    The Key: Chlorine (Cl₂) is more reactive than bromine (Br₂). This means chlorine can displace bromine from its compound (KBr).

    Here's the breakdown:

    1. Chlorine (Cl₂) reacts with potassium bromide (KBr).

    2. Chlorine (Cl₂) being more reactive, replaces bromine (Br₂) in the compound.

    3. This results in the formation of potassium chloride (KCl) and bromine gas (Br₂).

    General Formula for Single Displacement Reactions:

    A + BC → AC + B

    In this case:

    * A = Cl₂ (chlorine)

    * B = Br₂ (bromine)

    * C = K (potassium)

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