When a $Zn$ piece is kept in a $CuSO_4$ solution,the copper gets precipitated because the standard reduction potential of zinc is

  • A
    $> $ copper
  • B
    $< $ copper
  • C
    $> $ sulphate
  • D
    $< $ sulphate

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