JEE Main 2022 · ChemistryMultiple choiceSingle correctEasyConceptual

JEE Main 28 July 2022, Shift 1, Chemistry Q70

Question 70 of 90 in this shift, Chemistry question 10 of 30, Section A.

Which of the following has least tendency to liberate

\mathrm{H_2}

from mineral acids ?

(1)CuOfficial answer
(2)Mn
(3)Ni
(4)Zn

Official answer

Option 1

NTA final key (2022 Session 2).

Chapter: Electrochemistry
Topic: Nernst Equation
Idea tested: Standard Cell Potential

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Asked 13× in all

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