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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?

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Ca
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Hg
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Mg
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Zn
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Fe
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Solution

The correct option is B Hg
Hg cannot give any reaction with hydrochloric acid to produce hydrogen gas as it has very low reactivity, according to electrochemical series.

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