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When zinc is dropped in dilute solution of HCl then how will you collect the gas produced ?Is this gas lighter or heavier than air?

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Solution

The hydrogen gas evolved by reaction of acid with n is collected by downward displacement of water. The hydrogen gas is lighter than water and hence it pushes the water downwards.

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