Test tube A contains an unknown element. When dilute hydrochloric acid (HCl) is added to it, no change is observed. What can the substance in test tube A possibly be?

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• A Mg
• B Cu
• C Zn
• D Fe

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Answer: B. Cu

Copper(Cu) lies below hydrogen in the reactivity series. Hence, it cannot displace hydrogen from HCl.

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