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Preparation of Hydrogen

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Which one of the following metals cannot evolve $H_{2}$ from acids or $H_{2} O$ or from its compounds?

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Hg

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Al

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Pb

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Fe

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Solution

The correct option is C Hg
$H g$ has greater reduction potential than that of $H^{+}$ and hence cannot displace hydrogen from acid.

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