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

Hydrogen gas

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Salt

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Water

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Oxygen

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Solution

The correct option is B Salt
When metals react with dilute acids, it results in the formation of a salt and hydrogen gas is evolved.
Example:
$M g (s) + 2 H C l (a q) \to M g C l_{2} (a q) + H_{2} (g)$

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