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Iron nails become ______ after being dipped in copper sulphate solution. |
bluish greenish greyish brownish |
brownish |
The correct answer is option 4. brownish. Iron nails become brownish after being dipped in copper sulfate solution. When iron nails are dipped in a copper sulfate (CuSO₄) solution, a displacement reaction takes place. The iron (Fe) from the nails displaces copper (Cu) from the copper sulfate solution, forming iron sulfate (FeSO₄) and depositing copper on the iron surface. The copper deposited on the iron gives it a brownish appearance. Over time, the iron may also undergo corrosion, contributing to the overall color change. |