The metals that are found in free state are generally present ______ of the activity series.

at the top

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at the bottom

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above hydrogen

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in the middle

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Solution

The correct option is B at the bottom
The metal reactivity series is a list of metals arranged in the order of their decreasing activities.

The metals at the top of the series are so reactive that they are never found in nature as a free state.
The metals at the bottom of the reactivity series are the least reactive ones and are generally found in the free state.

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