State whether the following statement is true or false:
Copper reacts vigorously with dilute $HCl$.
Copper reacts vigorously with dilute $HCl$.
(FALSE) The statement is False.
Copper $(Cu)$ is a less reactive metal than hydrogen in the reactivity series. Therefore,it cannot displace hydrogen from dilute hydrochloric acid $(HCl)$. Consequently,no reaction occurs between copper and dilute $HCl$.
Copper $(Cu)$ is a less reactive metal than hydrogen in the reactivity series. Therefore,it cannot displace hydrogen from dilute hydrochloric acid $(HCl)$. Consequently,no reaction occurs between copper and dilute $HCl$.
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