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Zn gives H(2) gas with H(2)SO(4) and HCl...

`Zn` gives `H_(2)` gas with `H_(2)SO_(4)` and `HCl` but not with `HNO_(3)` because

A

Zn acts as oxidizing agent when reacts with `HNO_(3)`

B

`HNO_(3)` is weaker acid than `H_(2)SO_(4)` and HCl

C

In electrochemical series Zn is above hydrogen

D

`NO_(3)` is reduced in preference to hydronium ion.

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D
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