What is meant by (a) displacement reaction, and (b) double displacement reaction? Explain with the help of one example each.
What is meant by (a) displacement reaction, and (b) double displacement reaction? Explain with the help of one example each.

(a) A displacement reaction occurs when one active element removes a less reactive ingredient from a salt solution.

2KI + Cl2 →  2KCl + I2

b) A double displacement reaction occurs when two ionic compounds are exchanged and new components are formed.

Fe2O3 + 6HCl → 2FeCl3 + 3H2O