Assertion :Zinc liberates hydrogen gas when reacted with dilute hydrochloric acid, whereas copper does not. Reason: Zinc is above hydrogen in reactivity series.
A
Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion.
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
B
Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion.
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
D
Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect.
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution
The correct option is A Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion. The reactivity series follows the order:
Zn>Fe>Fb>H>Cu>Hg
Zinc is above hydrogen in reactivity series. Any element that is above hydrogen in reactivity series can displace hydrogen from dilute hydrochloric acid solution.
Zn+2HCl(dil)→ZnCl2+H2
Copper is below hydrogen in reactivity series. Any element that is below hydrogen in reactivity series can not displace hydrogen from dilute hydrochloric acid solution.
Thus, both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion.