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Take 5 mL of sodium sulphate solution in a test tube and 5 mL of barium chloride solution in another test tube. When the two solutions are mixed slowly and the test tube is left undisturbed for some time, a white precipitate is formed. Which of the following statements is correct about the above reaction? 

(A) lt is a double displacement reaction since exchange of ions occurs between the two reactants. 

(B) lt is a combination reaction since barium ions combine with sulphate ions to give barium sulphate. 

(C) lt is a displacement reaction since chloride ions are replaced by sulphate ions. 

(D) lt is a neutralisation reaction since an acid reacts with alkali to give a salt.

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Correct option   (A) lt is a double displacement reaction since exchange of ions occurs between the two reactants. 

Explanation:

It is a double displacement reaction as the exchange of ions occurs between the reactants. lt is also called precipitation reaction as insoluble substance (i.e., precipitate) is formed in this reaction.

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