Why does copper not replace hydrogen from acids?

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(N/A) The standard electrode potential $(E^{\circ})$ for the reduction of $Cu^{2+}$ to $Cu$ is positive $(+0.34 \ V)$.
This indicates that $Cu$ is a weaker reducing agent than $H_{2}$.
Therefore,copper cannot reduce $H^{+}$ ions present in acids to $H_{2}$ gas.

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