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Vidisha placed a copper wire in silver nitrate solution as shown in the figure.

Which of the following represents the correct observation?

A

The colour of the solution turned blue and precipitate of solid silver was obtained.

B

Colour of solution turned green and copper wire turned blue.

C

There was no change in the colour of solution or colour of the wire.

D

Colour of the solution became silver and there was no change in the colour of copper wire.

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The correct Answer is:
A
Copper is more reactive than silver so, it displaces silver from silver nitrate solution and blue coloured copper nitrate solution is formed.
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