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When a Zn piece is kept in solution, copper gets precipitated because

Answer: (B)

Solution

E^\circ_{Zn^{2+}/Zn}(-0.76 V)<E^\circ_{Cu^{2+}/Cu}(+0.34 V), so Zn is the stronger

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