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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
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  • 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.

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