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A solution of CuSO4 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. |
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Answer» Iron (Fe) is placed above copper (Cu) in the reactivity series. This means that a chemical reaction had occurred between iron (iron pot) and aqueous `CuSO_(4)` solution. `Fe(s) + CuSO_(4)(aq) rarrFeSO_(4)(aq) + Cu(s)` Since iron was consumed in the reaction, a number of holes appeared in the pot. |
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