Question

Give reason :-
Non - metal in general do not displace hydrogen from dil. acids.

Give a chemical eqation to support your answer.

Answer 1

Non-metals, except carbon ,are below hydrogen in the activity series,i.e.,they are less reactive than hydrogen .so, non-metals in general donor displace hydrogen from dilute acids. Cu+2HCl------>CuCl²+H²

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