Which of the following metals is more reactive towards dilute hydrochloric acid?
Mg
The correct answer is option 3 I.e. Mg .
Magnesium is more reactive toward dilute hydrochloric acid than many other metals. It reacts vigorously, producing hydrogen gas and forming magnesium chloride:
Reaction: Mg(s) + 2HCl(aq) → MgCl₂(aq) + H₂(g)
This makes magnesium one of the more reactive metals with acids.
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