The metal which can replace copper from its salt solution is:

silver

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mercury

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zinc

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gold

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Solution

The correct option is D zinc
Gold, silver and mercury are less reactive than copper, but zinc is more reactive. Therefore, zinc will replace copper from its salt solution.

Hence, option $C$ is correct.

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