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Which of the following pairs will give displacement reactions?

A metal which has high reactivity can displace a metal with low reactivity from its salt solution. By looking at the reactivity series one can write the order of reactivity:

Na>Mg>Ca>Al>Fe>Cu>Ag

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(b) Pt, Au and Ag are used to make jewellery.


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(e) Aqueous copper sulphate solution should not be stored in an iron container.

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