Which of the following metals evolves hydrogen on reacting with cold dilute $H N O_{3}$ ?

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Solution

The correct option is D
Mg

Fe and Al become passive by $H N O_{3}$ and Cu being less reactive is unable to react. Mg is an active metal and reacts with dilute nitric acidto give $H_{2}$ gas

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