Why are the following metals not used in the lab preparation of hydrogen:
Calcium?

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Solution

Due to its high reactivity calcium has a very uncontrollable reaction with dilute $H_{2} S O_{4}$ or dilute HCl.
Hence, it cannot be used for the laboratory preparation of hydrogen.

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