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Question
Give reason for the following:
Potassium and sodium are not used for reaction with dilute hydrochloric acid or dilute sulphuric acid in the laboratory preparation of hydrogen.
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Solution
Potassium and sodium react violently with acid. Hence, potassium and sodium are not used for reaction with dilute hydrochloric acid or dilute sulphuric acid in the laboratory preparation of hydrogen.
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