Question

What is the synthesis of Cu(ClO3)2 + ZnCO3?

a) Cu(ClO3)2 + ZnCO3 -> CuCO3 + Zn(ClO3)2
b) Cu(ClO3)2 + ZnCO3 -> CuZn + 3Cl2 + 2O2
c) Cu(ClO3)2 + ZnCO3 -> CuO + ZnCl2 + 3CO2
d) Cu(ClO3)2 + ZnCO3 -> Cu(ClO3)2 + ZnCO3

Answer 1

The reaction between Cu(ClO3)2 and ZnCO3 under normal conditions would not proceed as zinc is less reactive than copper, leading to no reaction occurring, corresponding to answer (d).

Step-by-step explanation:

The reaction between Cu(ClO3)2 and ZnCO3 is not a straightforward double displacement reaction that would result in a simple exchange of ions, such as seen in the provided equations like CuCl₂ (aq) + 2 AgNO3(aq) → Cu(NO3)₂ (aq) + 2 AgCl(s). In the case of Cu(ClO3)2 + ZnCO3, no reaction would be predicted under normal conditions because zinc is less reactive than copper, and thus would not displace copper from its compound.

Therefore, the correct answer is d) Cu(ClO3)2 + ZnCO3 -> Cu(ClO3)2 + ZnCO3, indicating that no reaction occurs.