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Q · Metals and Non-MetalsMedium · 45s
Consider the following statements about displacement reactions: 1. A more reactive metal can displace a less reactive metal from its salt solution. 2. Copper can displace zinc from zinc sulphate solution. Which of the above is/are correct?
TopicMetals and Non-Metals
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Zinc is more reactive than copper, so copper cannot displace zinc.
Final Answer: Option A - 1 only