ICSE Class 9 Chemistry
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Study of the First Element — Hydrogen — Question 26
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Question Question 2(1994)
Why is copper not used to prepare hydrogen by the action of dilute hydrochloric acid or dilute sulphuric acid on the metal.
As Cu is below hydrogen in metal reactivity series, hence, cannot displace hydrogen from acid and so no reaction takes place.