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Question
During the reaction of some metals with dilute hydrochloric acid, following observations are made.
Silver metal does not show any change
Explain this observation giving suitable reason.
Solution
Silver (Ag) is placed below hydrogen in the activity series. It cannot replace hydrogen from dilute HCl and no chemical reaction is possible.
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