Metals higher in the reactivity series react with weak alkalies to evolve hydrogen gas.

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The correct option is B False
The given statement is false.
Metals higher in the reactivity series react with acids to evolve hydrogen gas. For example, sodium metal reacts with $H C l$ to form sodium chloride and hydrogen gas.
$2 N a + 2 H C l \to 2 N a C l + H_{2} ↑$

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