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Redox Reactions — Chemistry STD 11 Science — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 11 ScienceChemistryRedox Reactions2 Marks
Question
Fe decomposes steam while Cu does not, why?
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Answer

Fe is more reactive than hydrogen, it has lower reduction potential than hydrogen whereas Cu has higher reduction potential than hydrogen, copper cannot displace hydrogen from steam because it is less reactive than hydrogen.

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