Which of the following metals does not liberate hydrogen from dilute hydrochloric acid?

  • A
    $Zn$
  • B
    $Mg$
  • C
    $Fe$
  • D
    $Au$

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$(A) V$ and $Hg$
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$(C) Fe$ and $Au$
$(D) Fe$ and $V$

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