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An aqueous solution of CuSO4 is stirred with a silver spoon. The following will happen-

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Cu+will be formed
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Ag+ will be formed
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Cu will be precipitated
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Nothing will happen
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Solution

The correct option is D Nothing will happen
According to electrochemical series, Ag has high value of standard reduction potential of 0.80 V as compared to Cu with standard reduction potential of 0.34 V means that Ag has tendency to get reduced and Cu has tendency to get oxidized.
So, when we mix
CuSO4+Ag(s) no reaction occurs.

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