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Applications of Electrolysis and Electrolytic Cell

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A student performed the reactions of metals X and Y with hydrochloric acid. He observed that the reaction was much faster in the case of the metal X. Identify X and Y from the options given below.

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X: Potassium, Y: Magnesium

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X: Iron, Y: Magnesium

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X: Gold, Y: Iron

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X: Magnesium, Y: Sodium

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Solution

The correct option is A X: Potassium, Y: Magnesium

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