why copper can not displace hydrogen gas from dilute HCL?
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Standerd oxidation potential of copper is less than that of hydrogen. This means in standered conditions oxidation of H2 to 2H+ is more favourable than oxidation of Cu to Cu2+. So. Cu cannot displace or reduce H+ from dilute acids as H2 gas.
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oxidation potential of copper is less than that of hydrogen. This means in standered conditions oxidation of H2 to 2H+ is more favourable than oxidation of Cu to Cu2+. So. Cu cannot displace or reduce H+ from dilute acids as H2 gas.
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