Q.
The metals which produce hydrogen only with very dilute nitric acid are
see full answer
Talk to JEE/NEET 2025 Toppers - Learn What Actually Works!
Real Strategies. Real People. Real Success Stories - Just 1 call away
An Intiative by Sri Chaitanya
a
Zn
b
Cu
c
Mg
d
Mn
answer is C.
(Unlock A.I Detailed Solution for FREE)
Ready to Test Your Skills?
Check your Performance Today with our Free Mock Test used by Toppers!
Take Free Test
Detailed Solution
Mg+2HNO3→Mn(NO3)2+H2↑Mn+2HNO3→Mn(NO3)2+H2↑Metals react with nitric acid, but hydrogen gas is not evolved, because nitric acid is a strong oxidizing agent. So, it oxidizes the hydrogen to water and itself gets reduced to any nitrogen oxide. But, Magnesium and Manganese are two metals that traditionally, liberate H2 and not H2O when they react with HNO3.
Watch 3-min video & get full concept clarity