Complete the statements given below pertaining to metallurgy by filling the blank with the correct word. "M" is a metal.
M is ______ electropositive than hydrogen and can replace the _______ ion in hydrochloric acid to form a salt.
A
more, hydrogen
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B
less, hydrogen
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C
more, chloride
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D
less, chloride
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Solution
The correct option is A more, hydrogen If M is metal then M is more electropositive than hydrogen and can replace the hydrogen ion in hydrochloric acid to form a salt as M+2HCl→MCl2+H2