Assertion : A solution of 0.1 M CuSO 4 can be stored in a silver vessel but 0.01 M CuSO 4 can't be stored in a zinc vessel. Reason : Oxidation potential of Zn is higher than that of Cu but ox

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Assertion : A solution of 0.1 M CuSO 4 ​ can be stored in a silver vessel but 0.01 M CuSO 4 ​ can't be stored in a zinc vessel. Reason : Oxidation potential of Zn is higher than that of Cu but oxidation potential of Cu is higher than that of Ag.

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‘Reason’ given is the explanation. Assertion is correct. Ag is less reactive than Cu, but Zn is more reactive than Cu.

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