NEETChemistryp Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)
What gas is liberated when aluminum reacts with dilute HCl?
Options
- AOxygen
- BChlorine
- CHydrogen
- DNitrogen
Correct answer
C. Hydrogen
Step-by-step solution
The reaction equation: 2Al(s) + 6HCl (aq) → 2Al3+ (aq) + 6Cl– (aq) + 3H 2 (g), indicates the liberation of dihydrogen (H 2 ).