Chemical equation for the reaction between CuSO4 solution and an iron nail is given below. CuSO4+Fe→FeSO4+Cu (a) Write the reduction reaction taking place here. (b) Give reason for the displacement of Cu by Fe from CuSO4 solution.
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Solution
(a) The reduction reaction is as follows: Cu2++2e−→Cu
(b) Iron comes above copper in the reactivity series, i.e., it can displace copper from the solution.