NEETChemistry-Electrochemistry
NEET Chemistry Redox Reactions Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
Assertion: Zinc displaces copper from copper sulphate solution. Reason : The E° at 298 K of Zn is –0.76 V and that of Cu is +0.34 V.
A
If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
B
If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
C
If assertion is true but reason is false.
D
If both assertion and reason are false.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Zinc can displace copper from copper sulphate solution because zinc has a lower reduction potential than copper, making the reaction spontaneous.
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