Question 21.2

Complete the missing component/variable given as x in the following reaction:

$Cu(s) + 2 {AgNO}_{3} (aq) \to {Cu(NO}_{3})_{2} (aq) + x(s)$

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Solution

The given reaction is an example of a displacement reaction. In this reaction copper, being more reactive than silver, will displace it from silver nitrate solution giving out copper nitrate and silver. Therefore, X is 2Ag.

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