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Which of the following will give H2 gas with dilute HNO3?

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Mg
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Zn
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Cu
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Hg
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Solution

The correct option is A Mg
Mg+2HNO3Mg(NO3)2+H2(g)
Mg being a strong reducing agent compared to zinc, copper and mercury produce hydrogen gas by reducing nitric acid.

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