Which of the following is the most appropriate order of the reactivity of metals towards hydrochloric acid?
A
Magnesium > Iron > Sodium > Copper
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B
Potassium > Silver > Aluminium > Copper
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C
Sodium > Copper > Iron > Gold
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D
Potassium > Aluminium > Iron > Silver
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Solution
The correct option is D Potassium > Aluminium > Iron > Silver Potassium is more reactive than aluminium followed by iron and silver. Thus, the correct order of reactivity is Potassium > Aluminium > Iron > Silver.