Barium chloride on reacting with ammonium sulphate forms barium sulphate and ammonium chloride

• GC Chemical Reactions

Barium chloride on reacting with ammonium sulphate forms barium sulphate and ammonium chloride. Which of the following correctly represents the type of the reaction involved?

1. Displacement reaction
2. Precipitation reaction
3. Combination reaction
4. Double displacement reaction

Select the correct option:

1. (i) only
2. (ii) only
3. (iv) only
4. (ii) and (iv)

Answer

Double displacement reaction involves displacement of cation and anions of two different compounds. In given reaction, precipitate of barium sulphate is formed.

The correct option is D.