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A copper coin is kept immersed in a solution of silver nitrate for some time. What will happen to the coin and the colour of the solution?

A

Silver metal will be deposited on coin and solution will turn blue.

B

Solution will remain colourless and coin will turn blue.

C

Both solution and the coin will turn blue.

D

Both solution and the coin will become colourless.

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Copper being more reactive than silver, displaces silver and the solution turns blue due to formation of copper nitrate.
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