Magnesium, aluminium or iron on reaction with dilute hydrochloric acid liberates ___ gas.
A
hydrogen chloride
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B
hydrogen
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C
oxygen
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D
chlorine
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Solution
The correct option is B hydrogen Metals react with acids to form their respective salt and hydrogen gas. Magnesium, aluminium and iron are metals hence, will liberate hydrogen gas.