Question

the reaction of zinc with dilute nitric acid does not produce hydrogen gas why

Answer 1

Because nitric acid is oxidizing agent which oxidize hydrogen ion into water molecules and get it self reduce into nitrogen dioxide, nitrogen monoxide...... Hope this will helpful

Answer 2

dilute nitric acid reacts with metal to produce hydrogen gas but not all metals. magnesium,mangnese and zinc react to give hydrogen gas and the corresponding nitrate