Why cupper is displaced during the reaction of ferrous and copper sulphate

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Represent the following reaction in the form of a chemical equation.
Iron reacts with copper sulphate solution to produce copper and ferrous sulphate. Copper separates out of the solution while ferrous sulphate remains in solution.

Q. A student dips a zinc plate in copper sulphate solution. Write the equation of the chemical reaction taking place. Which metal is displaced during this reaction?

Q. Choose the reactions which are not feasible.
I. Iron + Zinc sulphate

\to

Iron sulphate + Zinc
II. Magnesium + Silver nitrate

\to

Magnesium nitrate + Silver
III. Copper + dil. sulphuric acid

\to

Copper sulphate +

H_{2}

IV. Zinc + Ferrous sulphate

\to

Iron + Zinc sulphate

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Q. Why can't copper displace iron from copper sulphate solution?

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