Metal That Does Not React With Dilute Hydrochloric Acid?

By Team Aakash Byju's | 18th November 2022

Metals generally react with dilute acids to produce hydrogen gas. Which one of the following metals does not react with dilute hydrochloric acid?

A. Magnesium B. Aluminum C. Copper D. Iron

The correct answer is C. Copper.

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When copper interacts with diluted HCl, bubbles are not observed in the solution.

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Even the temperature remains unchanged.

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This indicates that copper does not react with dilute HCl.

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