Metals generally react with dilute acids to produce hydrogen gas . Which one of the following metals does not react with dilute hydrochloric acid?

magnesium

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iron

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aluminium

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copper

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Solution

The correct option is D copper
Less reactive metals such as silver, copper, gold etc don't react with dilute hydrochloric acid. So, these metals do not produce hydrogen gas.
Hence, option "D" is correct answer.

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(a) Name one metal which reacts with dilute hydrochloric acid to produce hydrogen gas.

(b)Name one metal which does not react with dilute hydrochloric acid.

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