Reactivity of metals with dilute acids: Which metal among the following does not liberate hydrogen gas on treatment with dilute HCl? Use the metal activity series relative to hydrogen. Choose the correct option.
IIT JEE
Chemistry
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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AZn
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BFe
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CAg
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DCa
Answer
Correct Answer: Ag
Explanation
Given data
- Dilute HCl reacts with metals above hydrogen in the reactivity series to release H2.
Concept/ApproachZinc, iron, and calcium are above hydrogen and liberate H2. Silver is below hydrogen and does not react with dilute HCl to produce hydrogen gas.
Final AnswerAg