Single Answer MCQ
Q-00001819
What gas is produced when dilute hydrochloric acid is added to a reactive metal?
1
Oxygen gas
2
Hydrogen gas
3
Carbon dioxide gas
4
Chlorine gas
Answer and Solution
Answer
B. Hydrogen gas
Solution:
When a reactive metal reacts with dilute hydrochloric acid, it produces hydrogen gas. The metal displaces hydrogen from the acid, leading to the evolution of hydrogen gas bubbles.
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