7-Chemical Reaction MRSL

Classification of Chemical Reactions:

1. Depending on the direction of Reaction

Depending on direction of reaction chemical reactions are of two types
a) Irreversible Reactions:
b) Reversible Reactions
2. Depending on heat change chemical reactions are of two types-
a) Exothermic reactions
b) Endothermic reactions
3. Depending on Transfer of Electrons chemical reactions are of two types
a) Redox reactions
b) Non-redox reactions

Types of REDOX Reactions:

a) Addition (Synthesis) Reactions

b) Decomposition Reactions
c) Substitution or Displacement Reactions
d) Combustion Reactions

Types of Non-Redox Reactions

a) Neutralization Reactions
b) Precipitation Reactions

Special Type of Reactions

a) Hydrolysis reaction
b) Hydration Reaction
c) Isomerization reaction
d) Polymerization Reaction)
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Depending on the direction of Reaction

Depending on direction of reaction chemical reactions are of two types
a) Irreversible Reactions:
b) Reversible Reactions
a) Irreversible Reaction: The reactions in which only reactants convert into products are
called irreversible reactions.

The equation of irreversible reaction is presented by using one-way arrow sign (→) from the
reactants towards products.

Thermal decomposition of solid limestone (CaCO3) in open vessel is an irreversible reaction.

CaCO3(S) Heat
CaO(s) + CO2(g) (In open vessel)

b) Reversible Reaction: The reaction in which reactants convert into products

and at the same time the products convert into reactants again is called
reversible reaction.

The equation of reversible reaction is presented by using double headed ( )

arrow sign between the reactants and products.
In presence of inorganic acid (H+) ethanol and acetic acid react to produce ester and at the same
time the product ester decomposes to produce ethanol and acetic acid again.

H+
H3C-CH2-OH + HOOC-CH3 H3C-CH2-O-OC-CH3
Ethanol acetic acid Ethyl acetate (ester)

PCl3 + Cl2 PCl5

H2 + I2 2HI
2SO2 + O2 2SO3
N2 + 3H2 2NH3
N2 + O2 2NO
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Depending on heat change:

Depending on heat change chemical reactions are of two types-
a) Exothermic reactions
b) Endothermic reactions

a) Exothermic Reaction:

The reaction in which heat is evolved at the time of formation of the products form
reactants is called exothermic reaction. The value of ΔH will be negative in
exothermic reaction (ΔH= -).
Fe catalyst
N2 (g) + 3H2 (g) 2NH3 (g) + 92kJ
200-250atm
450-5500C
Fe catalyst
N2 (g) + 3H2 (g) 2NH3 (g) + 92kJ ∆H = -92kJ/mol
200-250atm
450-5500C

b) Endothermic Reaction:
The reaction in which heat is absorbed at the time of formation of the products
form reactants is called endothermic reaction. The value of ΔH is positive for
endothermic reaction (ΔH= +).

N2 (g) + O2 (g) + 180kJ 2NO (g)

N2 (g) + O2 (g) 2NO (g) , ∆H = +180kJ/mol