An aluminium cane is used to store ferrous sulphate solution. It is observed that in few days, holes appeared in the cane.
An aluminium cane is used to store ferrous sulphate solution. It is observed that in few days, holes appeared in the cane. Explain the cause for this observation and write the chemical reaction to support your answer.
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Aluminium is more reactive than iron. Aluminium from the walls can react with ferrous sulphate to form its sulphate and iron is precipitated.
2FeSO4 + Al→ Al2(SO4)3 + 3Fe
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