Which of the following element is more reactive than copper?

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  1. Gold
  2. Zinc
  3. Silver
  4. Platinum

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Option 2 : Zinc
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The correct answer is Zinc.Key Points

  • Zinc is more reactive than copper.
  • Zinc is more reactive than copper metal and so it can displace copper from copper sulphate solution.
  • Zinc displaces the metals present below it in the series.

Additional Information

  • Reactivity of an element decreases from top to bottom in the given reactivity series.
    • Potassium (K) 
    • Sodium (Na) 
    • Calcium (Ca)
    • Magnesium (Mg) 
    • Aluminium (Al) 
    • Zinc (Zn) 
    • Carbon (C) 
    • Iron (Fe) 
    • Lead (Pb) 
    • Hydrogen (H) 
    • Copper (Cu) 
    • Silver (Ag)
    • Gold (Au)
  • Platinum is known as a noble metal due to its remarkable resistance to corrosion and oxidation. It is one of the least reactive metals, which means that it does not easily react with other elements or compounds under normal conditions. This property makes platinum highly valuable for use in a variety of applications, such as in electronics, jewelry, and catalytic converters in vehicles.
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