Question

Magnesium is more reactive than copper or iron but iron is more reactive than copper. Which of the following pots will get damaged and why ? (i) A solution of magnesium sulphate is kept into copper pot. (ii) A solution of copper sulphate is kept in iron pot (iii) A solution of magnesium sulphate is kept into iron pot

Answer 1

the iron pot contain copper sulphate solution will get damaged because iron being more reactive than copper, it will displace copper from its salt solution