The reaction 2 H₂(g) + O₂(g) → 2 H₂O(l) is best classified as which type of reaction?
ADecomposition
BSingle replacement
CSynthesis (combination)
DDouble replacement
Explanation
📌 Synthesis: two or more substances combine to form ONE product (A + B → AB). Here, H₂ and O₂ combine to form H₂O. Decomposition is the opposite (AB → A + B). Replacement reactions involve elements swapping positions in compounds.
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