Question

If zinc react with sulphuric acid release H2 . why not in copper

Answer 1

It is because copper is less reactive than hydrogen, so it does not displaces hydrogen from the acid

Answer 2

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Copper is an unreactive metal and doesn't react in normal circumstances with dilute acids, so no reaction takes place when dilute sulphuric acid is poured on a copper plate. ... While Zinc is reactive and thus reacts with H2SO4 to give Zinc Sulfate and Hydrogen gas