zinc liberates hydrogen gas when reacted with dilute hydrochloric acid

1.	zinc liberates hydrogen gas when reacted with dilute hydrochloric acid whereas copper does not. Explain with the help of chemical equation
Answer» Answer: As we have studied the reactivity series of metals. Copper LIES lower than Hydrogen, WHEREAS Zinc is above Hydrogen. Explanation: Therefore Zinc can easily liberate Hydrogen as COMPARED to Copper. Reactions : Zn + HCl ---------> H2 Cu + HCl ----------> No REACTION

zinc liberates hydrogen gas when reacted with dilute hydrochloric acid whereas copper does not. Explain with the help of chemical equation

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Answer:

As we have studied the reactivity series of metals.

Copper LIES lower than Hydrogen, WHEREAS Zinc is above Hydrogen.

Explanation:

Therefore Zinc can easily liberate Hydrogen as COMPARED to Copper.

Reactions :

Zn + HCl ---------> H2

Cu + HCl ----------> No REACTION