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The position of some metals in the electrochemical series in dectreasing electropositeve character is given as ` Mg lt Al gt Zn gt Cu gt Ag`. What will happen if a copper spoon is used to stir a solution of aluminimum nitrate ?

A

The spoon will get caoated with aluminim

B

An alloy of alumimim and copper is formed

C

The solution becomes blue

D

There is no reaction

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D
Cu can't displace `Al^(3+)` ion from aluminimum nitrate.
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