Question

When copper is dipped in iron sulphate solution no reaction takes place why?

Answer 1

Cu + FeSO4 ----------> No reaction.

This is because -

These type of reactions are called displacement reactions. They are based on the reactivity series. Displacement reaction is a chemical reaction in which a more reactive element displaces a less reactive element from its compound. As copper is less reactive than iron, it doesn't displace iron from its compound and thus no reaction takes place.

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Answer 2

Answer:

Copper displaces iron

Explanation:

It is because copper is less reactive compared to iron.