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The position of some metals in the electrochemical series in decreasing electropositive character is given as Mg gt Zn gt Cu gt Ag. What will happen if a copper spoon is used to stir a solution of aluminium nitrate?

A

The solution becomes blue

B

The spoon will get coated with Al

C

An alloy of Cu and Al is formed

D

There is no reaction

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