The reaction K (s) + 2H2O (l) → 2KOH (aq) + H2 (g) is a decomposition reaction. True or false

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2 May, 00:15

The reaction K (s) + 2H2O (l) → 2KOH (aq) + H2 (g) is a decomposition reaction. True or false

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Kamila Pearson · Answer 1

False

Explanation:

Decomposition reaction is a reaction involving the break down of a single larger chemical species into two or more smaller species. ones. The above reaction is not a decomposition reaction rather, it is a single displacement reaction as K displaces H from water to form KOH liberating H2