what kind of reaction are these? 1) Zn+CuCl2------> ZnCl2+Cu is an example of what kind of reaction 2) Mg( ClO4)2-----> MgCl2+4O2

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1) Zn+CuCl2------> ZnCl2+Cu is an example of what kind of reaction

2) Mg( ClO4)2-----> MgCl2+4O2 

 

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Since we know that the reaction in which oxidation as well as reduction both occurs is known as redox reaction. 

And the reaction in which reactant decompose into two or more products is known as decomposition reaction.

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