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Which acid can dissolve copper metal?
ADilute sulphuric acid
BHot concentrated H2SO4
CDilute acetic acid
DDilute hydrochloric acid
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Hot concentrated H2SO4
Only oxidising acids such as nitric acid and hot concentrated sulphuric acid attack copper, being reduced in the process.
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