In the given reaction, MAis a metal A and MBis a metal B. Choose the correct options regarding the reactivities of MAand MB. MA+SaltofMB→MB+SaltofMA
A
MA is more active than MB
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B
MB is more active than MA
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C
MA and MBare equally active
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D
There is not enough information to determine which metal is more active
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Solution
The correct option is AMA is more active than MB Highly reactive metals can displace relatively less reactive metals from their salt solutions. In the above reaction, since MA is able to displace MB from its salt solution (salt of MB), MA is considered to be more reactive than MB.