When Copper Metal Is Placed in a Solution of Platinum(II) $\rightarrow$

question 34

Multiple Choice

When copper metal is placed in a solution of platinum(II) chloride, will a reaction occur? If so, what is the balanced equation for the reaction?

• A)Cu(s) + Pt₂Cl(aq) \(\rightarrow\) CuCl(aq) + 2Pt(aq)
• B)Yes.Cu(s) + PtCl₂(aq) \(\rightarrow\)CuCl(aq) + PtCl(aq)
• C)No reaction will occur.
• D)Yes.Cu(s) + Pt₂Cl(aq)\(\rightarrow\) CuCl(aq) + Pt(aq)
• E)Yes.Cu(s) + PtCl₂(aq) \(\rightarrow\)CuCl₂(aq) + Pt(s)

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