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MEDIUMMCQ SINGLEIChO (Chemistry Olympiad)Inorganic Chemistrys- Block 3.0Previous Year Questions

Which of the following will give H₂ gas with dilute HNO₃? (CPMT 2009)

A.Mg✓ Correct
B.Zn
C.Cu
D.Hg
Explanation

Reduction of dilute nitric acid to produce hydrogen gas requires a strong reducing agent. Here magnesium is the strong reducing agent than zinc, copper and mercury.

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