Question

If A is more reactive than B, which of the following is true?

(a) A will replace B from a salt of B.
(b) B will replace A from a salt of A.
(c) Both can displace each other from their salts.
(d) Both cannot displace each other from their salts.

Answer 1

(a) A will replace B from a salt of B.
The given reaction is an example of displacement reaction in which a more reactive element replaces a less reactive element from its salt solution.