JEE Main2016ChemistryElectrochemistryActual
What will happen when a block of copper metal is dropped into a beaker containing a solution of 1   M Z n S O 4 ?
Options
- AThe copper metal will dissolve with evolution of oxygen gas.
- BThe copper metal will dissolve with evolution of hydrogen gas.
- CNo reaction will occur.
- DThe copper metal will dissolve and zinc metal will be deposited.
Correct answer
C. No reaction will occur.
Step-by-step solution
Zn is above Cu in electrochemical series. So, Zn will reduce Cu 2+ to Cu. Cu + Zn 2+ → No reaction Displacement reaction is feasible in opposite direction only. Cu 2+ + Zn → Zn 2+ + Cu ↓