Which of the following metals will displace lead from a lead nitrate solution?

[0.8 mark]

Copper

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Silver

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Zinc

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

Gold

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is C Zinc
In displacement reactions, a metal with higher reactivity can displace a metal with lower reactivity from its salt solution.
Following the reactivity series of metals, we know that copper, silver, and gold are less reactive than lead. Thus, these metals will not be able to displace lead from a lead nitrate solution. Zinc, on the other hand, is more reactive than lead, and hence it will easily displace lead from a lead nitrate solution.
Chemical reaction:
$Pb {({NO}_{3})}_{2} (aq) + Zn (s) \to Zn {({NO}_{3})}_{2} (aq) + Pb (s)$

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

Q. In the double displacement reaction between aqueous potassium iodide and aqueous lead nitrate solution, a yellow precipitate of lead iodide is obtained. While performing the activity if lead nitrate is not available, which of the following can be used in the place of lead nitrate?

Which metallic spoon can be used to stir lead nitrate solution?

Question 13

In the double displacement reaction between aqueous potassium iodide and aqueous lead nitrate, a yellow precipitate of lead iodide is formed. While performing the activity if lead nitrate is not available, which of the following can be used in place of lead nitrate?

(a) Lead sulphate (insoluble)
(b) Lead acetate
(c) Ammonium nitrate
(d) Potassium sulphate

$P b (N O_{3})_{2} (a q) + 2 K C l (a q) \to 2 K N O_{3} (a q) + P b C l_{2} (s)$

When lead nitrate solution is mixed with potassium chloride solution, a precipitate of lead chloride and solution of potassium nitrate are formed. This type of reaction is called _________________.

$P b (N O_{3})_{2} (a q) + 2 K C l (a q) \to 2 K N O_{3} (a q) + P b C l_{2} (s)$

When lead nitrate solution is mixed with potassium chloride solution, a precipitate of lead chloride and potassium nitrate solution are formed. This type of reaction is called _________________.

Join BYJU'S Learning Program

Which of the following metals will displace lead from a lead nitrate solution? [0.8 mark]

Which of the following metals will displace lead from a lead nitrate solution?

[0.8 mark]