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Metals with a high positive value of standard electrode potentials:

Correct answer: D. Will not produce hydrogen with dilute acids

  • A. Will produce hydrogen with dilute acids
  • B. Will form a salt with acid
  • C. None of these
  • D. Will not produce hydrogen with dilute acids

Explanation

The arrangement of elements in order of increasing reduction potential values is called electrochemical series. The only metals that can liberate hydrogen from the acid are those with negative values of reduction potential i.e. -E0 values.

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