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Which gas is usually liberated when an acid reacts with a metal?


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When a metal reacts with an acid then Hydrogen (H2) gas is usually liberated

For example, Zinc (Zn) reacts with dil. Hydrochloric acid (HCl) to form Zinc chloride (ZnCl2) and Hydrogen (H2) gas are products and the chemical reaction is as follows.

Zn(s)Zinc+HCl(l)Hydrochloricacidā†’ZnCl2(s)Zincchloride+H2(g)Hydrogen


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