ElectrochemistryHard
Question
Which cannot displace hydrogen from its compound ?
Options
A.Al
B.Fe
C.Hg
D.Pb
Solution
Hg is lower than hydrogen on the electrochemical series. So, mercury is incapable ofdisplacing hydrogen from dilute acids.
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