A solution of CuSO4 was kept in an iron pot. After few days, the iron pot was found to have a number of holes in it. Explain the reason in terms of reactivity. Write the equation of the reaction involved.

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A solution of CuSO₄ was kept in an iron pot. After few days, the iron pot was found to have a number of holes in it. Explain the reason in terms of reactivity. Write the equation of the reaction involved.

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Iron is more reactive than copper. Therefore, it displaces copper from copper sulphate solution.

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