NEETChemistryHydrogen
What is the method for laboratory preparation of dihydrogen mentioned in the paragraph?
Options
- AReaction of zinc with oxygen
- BReaction of zinc with water vapor
- CReaction of zinc with dilute hydrochloric acid
- DReaction of zinc with concentrated hydrochloric acid
Correct answer
C. Reaction of zinc with dilute hydrochloric acid
Step-by-step solution
The paragraph states that dihydrogen is usually prepared by the reaction of granulated zinc with dilute hydrochloric acid.