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2023

Chemistry

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Which of the following acids is not suitable for producing hydrogen gas from metals?

A.

H3_3 P4_4

B.

HNO

C.

H2_2 SO4_4

D.

HCl

Correct Answer:

H3_3 P4_4

Explanation

the action of dilute acid on metals that are above hydrogen in the electrochemical series will liberate hydrogen gas. HNO3_3 however, is not suitable for this reaction due to high oxidizing nature. The hydrogen to be supposedly formed will be the oxidized to water

the action of dilute acid on metals that are above hydrogen in the electrochemical series will liberate hydrogen gas. HNO3_3 however, is not suitable for this reaction due to high oxidizing nature. The hydrogen to be supposedly formed will be the oxidized to water

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