Which of the following reactions will not occur as written? A)Zn (s)+ Pb(NO₃)₂ (aq)→ Pb (s)+ Zn(NO₃)₂(aq) B)Mg (s)+ Ca(OH)₂ (aq)→ Ca (s)+ Mg(OH)₂(aq) C)Sn (s)+ 2AgNO₃ (aq)→ 2Ag (s)+ Sn(NO₃)₂(aq) D)Co (s)+ 2AgCl (aq)→ 2Ag (s)+ CoCl₂ (aq) E)Co (s)+ 2HI (aq)→ H₂ (g)+ CoI₂ (aq)

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Mg (s) is more reactive than Ca, so it will not displace Ca from its compound in solution. This is based on the reactivity series of metals, where magnesium is higher than calcium, indicating that magnesium can displace less reactive metals from their compounds, but not the other way around.

Which of the Following Reactions Will Not Occur as Written