Revese of the given chemical reaction is not possible.Justify the satement with reason.
Zn _(s)+ CuSO_{4 (aq)}-> ZnSO_{4 (aq)}+Cu _(s)
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Solution

Cu is less reactive(less reducing power) than Zn(more reducing power) in the reactivity table.Therefore Zn will displace Cu as shown in your equation
But Cu , being less reactive, cannot displace Zn.

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