Question

When iron or zinc is added to CuSO₄ solution, copper is precipitated. It is due to

(a) Oxidation of Cu⁺²

(b) Reduction of Cu⁺²

(c) Hydrolysis of CuSO₄

(d) Ionization of CuSO₄

Answer 1

Correct option is (b) Reduction of Cu⁺²

\(Cu^{2+ } + Zn\longrightarrow Cu + Zn^{2 +}\)