Question

If a spoon of copper metal is placed in a solution of $FeS{O}_4$, what will be the correct observation?

• A. Copper is dissolved in $FeS{O}_4$ to give brown deposit.
• B. No reaction takes place.
• C. Iron is deposited on copper spoon.
• D. Both copper and iron are precipitated.

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Since reduction potential of copper is higher than iron it does not get oxidised and no reaction takes place.