Which of the following combination will produce gas?
- (A)Fe metal and conc.
- (B)Cu metal and conc.
- (C)Zn metal and NaOH(aq)✓ Correct
- (D)Au metal and NaCN(aq) in the presence of air
Answer: (C)
Solution
Zinc is amphoteric and reacts with aqueous sodium hydroxide to produce hydrogen gas:
Fe with conc. forms a passive layer. Cu with conc. produces , not . Au does not react with NaCN to produce .
Fe with conc. forms a passive layer. Cu with conc. produces , not . Au does not react with NaCN to produce .
JEE Advanced · 2017 · 21 May 2017 · Paper 2 · Single correct option