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Write true or false for the following statements:

The reaction Zn(s) + CuSO4(aq) → ZnSO4(aq) + Cu(s) is type of double displacement reaction

False

The reaction is an example of displacement reaction in which zinc metal displaces other metal, i.e., copper from CuSO4 to form a new compound ZnSO4.


Hence, the given reaction is false.


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