The correct procedure to show that zinc is more reactive than copper is:

Prepare copper sulphate solution and dip zinc strip in it.

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Heat zinc and copper strips.

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Add dilute nitric acid on both the strips.

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Mix solid zinc sulphate and copper.

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Prepare copper sulphate solution and dip zinc strip in it.
Prepare copper sulphate solution and dip zinc strip in it. Zinc being more reactive than copper will be able to displace copper from copper sulphate solution.

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