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Arrange the following metals in the order in which they displace each other from the solution of their salts. Al, Cu, Fe, Mg and Zn

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11 Years ago
Elements having negative reduction potential will displace the other compound having less negative reduction potental.
EX-reduction potential of Zn--.76 V
reduction potential of copper-+.16V
Zn+CuSO4 ------>ZnSO4 +Cu
metals in the order in which they displace each other from the solution of their salts
Mg>Al>Zn>Fe>Cu