Which of the following metals can displace copper from copper sulfate solution? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following metals can displace copper from copper sulfate solution?
A. Ag
B. Au
C. Zn
D. Hg
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
According to the reactivity series, zinc is more reactive than copper, so Zn displaces Cu: Zn + CuSO₄ → ZnSO₄ + Cu. Silver, gold, and mercury are less reactive than copper and cannot displace it. Reactivity: K > Na > Ca > Mg > Al > Zn > Fe > Pb > Cu > Ag > Au. Displacement reactions are used in metallurgy and galvanic cells. The blue color of CuSO₄ fades as copper is deposited.

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