Which amongst the following will not displace hydrogen gas from dilute hydrochloric acid?

Aluminium

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Copper

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Magnesium

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Zinc

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Solution

The correct option is B
Copper

Copper will not displace hydrogen gas from dilute hydrochloric acid.

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Zinc liberates hydrogen gas when reacted with dilute hydrochloric acid, whereas copper does not. Why?

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(b) dilute hydrochloric acid

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