Iron displaces copper from its salt solution,because

  • A
    Atomic number of iron is less than that of copper
  • B
    The standard reduction potential of iron is less than that of copper
  • C
    The standard reduction potential of iron is more than that of copper
  • D
    The iron salt is more soluble in water than the copper salt

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