Which of the following metals does NOT react with dilute acids to produce hydrogen?
A. Iron
B. Zinc
C. Copper
D. Magnesium
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Copper is below hydrogen in the reactivity series, so it cannot displace hydrogen from dilute acids (non-oxidizing acids like HCl or H₂SO₄). Magnesium, zinc, and iron are above hydrogen and react to produce H₂ gas. However, copper reacts with oxidizing acids like HNO₃ and hot conc. H₂SO₄, but not to produce H₂—they produce NO₂/SO₂.
Explanation:
The object to be plated is connected to the negative terminal (cathode). Metal ions from the electrolyte are reduced and deposited on the cathode. The anode is usually the plating metal, which dissolves to replenish the electrolyte. For example, in silver plating, the article is the cathode and silver bar is the anode.
Explanation:
Ethanol (CH₃CH₂OH) and dimethyl ether (CH₃OCH₃) have the same molecular formula C₂H₆O but different functional groups: alcohol (-OH) vs ether (-O-). This is functional group isomerism. Ethanal is C₂H₄O, acetic acid C₂H₄O₂. Methoxymethane is another name for dimethyl ether. Functional isomers exhibit different chemical properties; ethanol reacts with Na, ether does not.
Explanation:
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