Q22 / 213 · NTA Abhyas (NEET) 2020 · Chemistry · s Block Elements

Which combination cannot be used for the preparation of hydrogen gas in the laboratory?
I. Zinc/conc. H2SO4
II. Zinc/dil. HNO3
III. Pure Zinc/dil. H2SO4

  • A
    I and II
  • Correct answer
    B
    I, II and III
  • C
    III only
  • D
    I and III

Solution

I. Zinc and conc. H2SO4 gives SO2
II. Zinc and dil. HNO3 gives NH4NO3 .
III. The reaction with pure zinc and dil. H2SO4 is very slow.
 

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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