Question

6. Action of acids More reactive metals displace hydrogen from acids. The less reactive metals, such as copper, silver, gold, etc. however, do not displace hydrogen from dilute acids. 2Na + 2HCl(aq) -> 2NaCl + H (g) Zn + → ZnCl2 + 2HCl(aq) H2(g)
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Explanation:

So, aluminium, and magnesium, or any other metal placed above hydrogen can be considered as an example of the metals that displace hydrogen from dilute acids; and mercury, and silver are the metals which will not displace hydrogen.