In the refining of silver, the recovery of silver from silver nitrate solution involved displacement by copper metal. Write down the chemical equation of the reaction involved.

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Here, the more electropositive Cu displaces lesser electropositive Ag.

Cu (s) + 2AgNO₃(aq) → 2Ag (s)↓ + Cu(NO₃)₂(aq)

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Here, the more electropositive Cu displaces lesser electropositive Ag.

Cu (s) + 2AgNO₃(aq) → 2Ag (s)↓ + Cu(NO₃)₂(aq)