Question
When hydrogen is passed over a black solid compound A, the products are 'a colorless liquid' and 'a reddish-brown metal B .’ Substance B is divided into two parts, each placed in separate test tubes.
Dilute HCl is added to one part of substance B and dilute HNO3 to the other.
Is there any reaction between substance B and hydrochloric acid?Give reason for your answer.