Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

Iron nails become ______ after being dipped in copper sulphate solution.

Options:

bluish

greenish

greyish

brownish

Correct Answer:

brownish

Explanation:

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.

So, the correct answer is option 4. Brownish.