Potassium and sodium are not used for reaction with dilute hydrochloric acid or dilute sulphuric acid in laboratory preparation of hydrogen. Explain why?

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Solution

Potassium and sodium are placed at the top of the reactivity series. They are highly reactive towards dilute sulphuric or hydrochloric acid. They react violently with dilute acids and cause explosions.

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