(b) Why we cannot store $A g N O_{3}$ solution in a copper vessel?

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Solution

Copper is above silver in the electrochemical series and is thus more reactive than silver.

So, copper can displace silver from silver nitrate solution. Hence, we cannot store $A g N O_{3}$ solution in a copper vessel.

Displacement Reaction taking place in the container:

$C u + 2 A g N O_{3} \to C u (N O_{3})_{2} + 2 A g$

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