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. The balance equation of the reaction involve is:
A
2Fe+CuSO4→Fe2(SO4)3+Cu
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B
Fe+CuSO4→FeSO4+Cu
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C
3Fe+CuSO4→Fe3(SO4)4+Cu
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D
Fe+CuSO4→Fe2SO4+Cu
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Solution
The correct option is BFe+CuSO4→FeSO4+Cu Iron(Fe) being more reactive than copper(Cu) displaces latter from CuSO4 to form FeSO4. The reaction can be written as: Fe+CuSO4→FeSO4+Cu