NEET ChemistryClass 11Competitive electron transfer reactionsMediumStatement based

Rods of zinc and copper are dipped in solutions of metal salts at room temperature. Which of the statements below are correct?

Statement I: A zinc rod in copper sulphate solution becomes coated with copper while the blue colour of the solution fades.
Statement II: A copper rod in silver nitrate solution becomes coated with silver while the solution turns blue.
Statement III: A copper rod in zinc sulphate solution becomes coated with zinc.
Statement IV: The tendency to release electrons decreases in the order Zn > Cu > Ag.

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Rods of zinc and copper are dipped in solutions of metal salts at room temperature. Which of the statements below are correct?

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