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Published on: August 11, 2026
If a spoon of copper metal is placed in a solution of 
what will be the correct observation?
A
Copper is dissolved in 
to give brown deposit.
to give brown deposit.
B
No reaction takes place.
C
Iron is deposited on copper spoon.
D
Both copper and iron are precipitated.
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
Since reduction potential of copper is higher than iron it does not get oxidised and no reaction takes place.
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