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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.
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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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