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Published on: August 12, 2026
When copper turnings are added to silver nitrate solution, a blue coloured solution is formed after some time. It is because, copper
A
Displaces silver from the solution
B
Forms a blue coloured complex with 
C
Is oxidised to 
D
Is reduced to 
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
Cu is above of Ag in electrochemical series and thus 
reaction occurs.
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