Chemistryhard · Past Paper
A metal 'X' forms a basic oxide but is not displaced by zinc from its salt solution. 'X' could be:
ACopper
BIron
CMagnesium
DSilver
✓ Correct Answer: C — Magnesium
Magnesium is higher than zinc in the reactivity series, so zinc cannot displace it.
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