ScienceWhich one of the following metals does not react with dilute hydrochloric acid?

Which one of the following metals does not react with dilute hydrochloric acid?


  1. A
    Magnesium
  2. B
    Aluminium
  3. C
    Iron
  4. D
    Copper 

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    Solution:

    Copper is a metal that would not react with dilute hydrochloric acid. The reaction of metals with acids is:  M+HX12H2(g)+MX
    Metals generally react with dilute acids to produce hydrogen gas. Hydrogen gas is released in this reaction. But not all metals give this reaction; because of its low reactivity, Copper does not react with dilute acids. It cannot displace the hydrogen from the acidic solution. Magnesium, Iron, and Aluminium are more reactive than Copper; therefore, they will react with HCl to form salt and hydrogen gas.   
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