Determine the type of reaction: H2O + C16H17NaO14 = CO2 + H20 + C2H3NaO3?A.) SynthesisB.) DecompositionC.) Single Replacement D.) Double Replacement
Chemistry · Middle School · Thu Feb 04 2021
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The reaction given is: H2O + C16H17NaO14 → CO2 + H2O + C2H3NaO3
This type of reaction is a decomposition reaction.
Decomposition reactions are those in which a single compound breaks down into two or more simpler substances. The breakdown of C16H17NaO14 into CO2, H2O, and C2H3NaO3 represents it decomposing into simpler compounds, hence it is a decomposition reaction.
The other types of reactions listed as options are: - Synthesis (or combination) reaction, where two or more reactants combine to form a single product. - Single replacement reaction, where an element in a compound is replaced by another element. - Double replacement reaction, where parts of two compounds switch places with each other.
Since the given reaction clearly shows a single compound breaking down, option B) Decomposition is the correct answer.