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Assertion:When a copper wire is dipped in silver nitrate solution, there is no change in the colour of the solution.
Reason : Copper cannot displace silver from its salt solution.

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 .

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The correct Answer is:
D

When a copper wire is dipped in silver nitrate solution it turns blue. Cu is more reactive than Ag hence displaces silver from its salt solution.
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