You are given three metals 'X', 'Y' and 'Z'. Metal 'X' is found to react with an aqueous solution of both YSO4 and ZSO4 whereas metal 'Z' is found to react only with aqueous solution of YSO4. Based on these observations, select the correct statement from the following.
You are given three metals 'X', 'Y' and 'Z'. Metal 'X' is found to react with an aqueous solution of both YSO4 and ZSO4 whereas metal 'Z' is found to react only with aqueous solution of YSO4. Based on these observations, select the correct statement from the following. Correct Answer <span style="">Solution of XSO<sub>4</sub> can be stored in a container made of 'Y' as well as 'Z'.</span>
The correct answer is Solution of XSO4 can be stored in a container made of 'Y' as well as 'Z'.
Concept:
Reactivity series:
- The metals are arranged in decreasing order of their reactivities.
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Displacement reaction:
- A more reactive metal displaces a less reactive metal from its salt solution.
Explanation:
- Metal 'X' reacts with both YSO4 and ZSO4.
- It can displace these metals from salts.
- So, it is more reactive than both Y and Z.
- 'Z' reacts only with an aqueous solution of YSO4.
- Thus, it is more reactive than Y.
- Order of reactivity: X > Z > Y.
- If we wish to store an aqueous solution of metal in a metallic container, the container should be made of metal less reactive than the one present in the aqueous solution.
- Since X is the most reactive of all three metals, its aqueous solution can be stored in the metallic container made of the other two metals (Y and Z).