Magnesium is more reactive than copper or iron but iron is more reactive than copper. Which of the following pots will get damaged and why ?
(i) A solution of magnesium sulphate is kept into copper pot.
(ii) A solution of copper sulphate is kept in iron pot
(iii) A solution of magnesium sulphate is kept into iron pot

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The iron pot containing copper sulphate solution will get damaged because iron being more reactive than copper, will displace copper from its salt solution.

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