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43 Which element reacts spontaneously with 1.0M HCl (aq) at room temperature?

(1) copper (3) silver(2) gold (4) zinc

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The correct answer is (4) zinc~

According to the reactivity series of metals, only zinc react with HCl (aq) at room temperature.

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