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(Cu) and (HNO_{3}) are not suitable for preparing hydrogen gas because of their

(Cu) and (HNO_{3}) are not suitable for preparing hydrogen gas because of their

  • A.
    reactivity and oxidation respectively
  • B.
    conductivity and corrosiveness respectively
  • C.
    melting point and reduction respectively
  • D.
    electronegativity and solubility respectively
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation

Copper is not active enough to replace hydrogen in an acid. Also, nitric acid is a strong oxidizing agent which quickly oxidises hygrogen to water.