Which of these metals cannot displace hydrogen from a dilute acid?
(a) iron
(b) zinc
(c) silver
(d) calcium

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Solution

(c) silver

Silver cannot displace hydrogen from a dilute acid because it is a less reactive noble metal and does not react with acids.

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