The reaction of metal with acid results in the formation of :

only hydrogen gas

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only salt

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both salt and hydrogen gas

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none of these

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Solution

The correct option is C both salt and hydrogen gas
When a metal reacts with an acid, a chemical reaction takes place and the hydrogen ion in the acid is displaced by the reactive metal ion to form either a salt or an oxide. Hydrogen gas is also formed.

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