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Hydrogen is collected by downward displacement of water and not of air, even though it is lighter than air. Explain why?

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Hydrogen gas is almost insoluble in water,it can be collected by displacement of water using an inverted apparatus. Hydrogen is highly explosive when mixed with air.

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