Question

A solution of CuSO, was kept in an iron pot. After few days the iron pot was found to
have a number of holes in it. Explain the reason in terms of reactivity. Write the equation
of the reaction involved.​

Answer 1

Answer:

After a few days, the iron pot was found to have a number of holes in it. ... Iron is more reactive than copper and so iron displaces copper from copper sulphate solution. Since iron is being consumed, holes appear in the pot. On the other hand, Cu2+ ions in solution change into copper metal.

Answer 2

Answer:

we know that iron is more reactive than copper. So, when a solution of copper sulphate is kept in an iron pot , then iron being more reactive displaces copper from copper sulphate solution.

CuSO4    +  Fe                        FeSO4    +   Cu

Hence holes are formed in the iron pot.