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Which one of the following metals cannot veolve `H_2` from acids or `H_2O` from its componds ?

A

` Hg`

B

` Al`

C

`Pb`

D

`Fe`

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A
Hg has greater reduction potntial than that of `H^+` and hence cannot displace hudrogen from acid .
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