Why does copper not replace hydrogen fro...

Why does copper not replace hydrogen from acids?

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Copper has positive electrode potential `(E^(@))` and lies below hydrogen in electrochemical series.

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Assertion: Copper cannot displace hydrogen from acids. Reason: It lies above hydrogen in the reactivity series.

A

If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.

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If assertion is true but reason is false

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If both assertion and reason are false.

The metal that does not displace hydrogen from dilute acids is

A

Fe

B

Na

C

Cu

D

Zn

The metal that does not displace hydrogen from an acid is

A

Hg

B

Zn

C

Ca

D

Al

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