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Can a solution of 1 M `ZnSO_(4)` be stored in a vessel made of copper ? Given that
`E_(Zn^(+2)//Zn)^(@) =-0.76V and E_(Cu^(+2)//Cu)^(@)=0.34 V`

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To determine whether a solution of 1 M ZnSO₄ can be stored in a vessel made of copper, we need to analyze the electrochemical properties of zinc and copper using their standard electrode potentials. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Half-Reactions and Standard Electrode Potentials:** - The reduction half-reaction for zinc is: \[ \text{Zn}^{2+} + 2e^- \rightarrow \text{Zn} \quad E^\circ = -0.76 \, \text{V} ...
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