(C) No reaction will occur because $Zn$ is placed above $Cu$ in the electrochemical series. Since $Cu$ is a weaker reducing agent than $Zn$,it cannot

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(C) No reaction will occur because $Zn$ is placed above $Cu$ in the electrochemical series. Since $Cu$ is a weaker reducing agent than $Zn$,it cannot displace $Zn^{2+}$ ions from the $ZnSO_4$ solution. Therefore,no displacement reaction takes place.

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What will occur if a block of copper metal is dropped into a beaker containing a solution of $1 \ M \ ZnSO_4$?

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The copper metal will dissolve with evolution of oxygen gas
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The copper metal will dissolve with evolution of hydrogen gas
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No reaction will occur
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The copper metal will dissolve and zinc metal will be deposited

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