An aluminum cane is used to store ferrous sulphate solution. It is observed that in few days holes appeared in the cane.
An aluminum cane is used to store ferrous sulphate solution. It is observed that in few days holes appeared in the cane. Explain the observation and write the chemical equation to support your answer.
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It is a displacement reaction. Aluminium is more reactive than iron. So, Fe is displaced by Al and aluminium sulphate is formed and iron is precipitated.
3FeSO4 + 2Al → Al2(SO4), + 3Fe.
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