When Copper Metal Is Placed in a Solution of Platinum(II)chloride

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

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