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Question
Give reason for the following:
In the laboratory preparation of hydrogen from zinc and dilute hydrochloric acid – the zinc used granulated zinc.
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Solution
Granulated zinc contains traces of impurities which act as catalyst and increase the rate of production of hydrogen.
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