Question

    Zinc metal liberates hydrogen gas on reaction with

    dilute HCl, but hydrogen gas is not liberated, when zine is reacted with nitric acid. What is the reason for this observation?
    A Nitric acid oxidises hydrogen gas formed in the reaction. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Nitric acid does not contain hydrogen. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Zinc metal reduces the hydrogen gas formed in the reaction. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Zinc is less reactive than hydrogen. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The correct answer is A

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