Single Answer MCQ
Q-00001821
What would you observe when zinc is added to a solution of iron(II) sulfate?
1
No reaction occurs
2
Zinc dissolves completely
3
Zinc displaces iron and forms zinc sulfate
4
Iron displaces zinc and forms iron sulfate
Answer and Solution
Answer
C. Zinc displaces iron and forms zinc sulfate
Solution:
When zinc is added to a solution of iron(II) sulfate, a displacement reaction occurs. Zinc is more reactive than iron and displaces iron from the compound, forming zinc sulfate and releasing iron.
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