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Reverse of the following chemical reacti...

Reverse of the following chemical reaction is not possible:
`Zn(s)+CuSO_(4)(aq)toZnSO_(4)(aq)+Cu(s)`
Justify this statement with reason.

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Copper is less reactive than zinc.
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