Metals generally react with dilute acids to produce hydrogen gas. Which one of the following metals does not react with dilute hydrochloric acid?
(a) magnesium
(b) aluminium
(c) iron
(d) copper

Question

Metals generally react with dilute acids to produce hydrogen gas. Which one of the following metals does not react with dilute hydrochloric acid?
(a)	magnesium
(b)	aluminium
(c)	iron
(d)	copper

MyClass24 · Accepted Answer

Answer is (d) copper
Explanation:
Less reactive metals like Copper, gold and silver does not react with dilute HCl to produce Hydrogen gas.

Metals generally react with dilute acids to produce hydrogen gas. Which one of the following metals does not react with dilute hydrochloric acid? (a) magnesium (b) aluminium (c) iron (d) copper