Elements are given in order of decreasing reactivity according to electrochemical series. Ca,Na,Mg,Zn,Fe,H,Cu,Hg,Ag,Au Which element cannot give any reaction with hydrochloric acid to produce hydrogen gas?
A
Ca
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B
Hg
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C
Mg
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D
Zn
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E
Fe
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Solution
The correct option is BHg Hg cannot give any reaction with hydrochloric acid to produce hydrogen gas as it has very low reactivity, according to electrochemical series.