The single replacement reaction is
Mg + 2 HNO₃ → Mg(NO₃)₂ +H₂
Explanation
- Single replacement reaction is type of chemical reaction in which element react with compound and take the place of another element in that compound.
- The reaction above is a single replacement because Mg ( an element) react with HNO₃( a compound) and Mg replaces H from HNO₃ to Mg(NO₃)₂ and H₂