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A solution of CuSO4 was kept in an iron pot. After a 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 hence Iron displaces Copper to produce FeSO4
  • In this process a portion of Iron Gets dissolved which results in Holes in the pot. 

Fe+ CuSO4 → FeSO+ Cu

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