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CdCl2 + TiCl3 = Ti + CdCl2 Balance the equation and tell if it is single-replacement,...

CdCl2 + TiCl3 = Ti + CdCl2

Balance the equation and tell if it is single-replacement, Double Replacement, Decomposition or combustion.

This is the question, as is in the text book!

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I think there is a typing error by you while writing the equation. The reaction you have written doesn't make any sense. As you can see CdCl2 remains unchanged after reaction. Even if we consider your reaction is correct, then also it cannot be balanced because the CdCl2 part is already balanced and the chlorine in TiCl3 will never be balanced out. Also if you consider the oxidation states then Ti is reduced from +3 to 0 oxidation. However Cd remains unchanged and there is no liberation of Cl2 gas as well. So this cannot be a reduction or a simple decomposition as well. So I suggest you to check your textbook again.

I think the correct balanced equation is

3Cd + 2TiCl3 2Ti + 3Cdcl2.

This is a single displacement reaction where Cd displaces Ti from TiCl3.

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