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JEE Main 2016Electrochemistry Question with Solution

JEE Main 2016 (09 Apr Online)

Question

What will happen when a block of copper metal is dropped into a beaker containing a solution of 1M ZnSO4?

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Correct answer
CNo reaction will occur.

Step-by-step explanation

Zn is above Cu in electrochemical series. So, Zn will reduce Cu2+ to Cu.
Cu + Zn2+ → No reaction
Displacement reaction is feasible in opposite direction only.
Cu2+ + Zn  → Zn2+ + Cu 
 

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