Redox Reactions And Electrochemistry Ques 199
Question: Zinc displaces copper from the solution of its salt because [MP PET 1995]
Options:
A) Atomic number of zinc is more than that of copper
B) Zinc salt is more soluble in water than the copper salt
C) Gibbs free energy of zinc is less than that of copper
D) Zinc is placed higher than copper in electro-chemical series
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
The reduction potential of Zn is very higher than Cu.
