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Dilute hydrochloric acid reacts with magnesium ribbon:

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Mg(s)+2HCl(aq)MgCl2(aq)+H2(g)
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Mg(s)+2HCl(aq)MgH2(aq)+Cl2(g)
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Mg(s)+2HCl(aq) No reaction
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None of these
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Solution

The correct option is A Mg(s)+2HCl(aq)MgCl2(aq)+H2(g)
Mg(s)+2HCl(aq)MgCl2(aq)+H2(g)
This is the reaction of metals with acid which is a single replacement reaction and to generate hydrogen gas. A crackling sound is heard as hydrogen burns.

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