Question

An alumium Can was used to store ferrous sulphate solution . it is observed that in few days holes appeared in the can . explain the observation and write chemical equation

Answer 1

Explanation:

Holes in the can is caused due to formation of aluminium sulphate from the single displacement reaction that occurs between Aluminium and Ferrous sulphate.

REACTION:-

2Al + 3FeSO4 -- Al2(SO4)3 + 3Fe

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