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JAMB Chemistry 1994 Question 34

Question 34

Metals and their Compounds

Which of these metals CANNOT replace hydrogen from alkaline solutions?

  1. A.Aluminium
  2. B.Zinc
  3. C.Tin
  4. D.Iron
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Answer: D (Iron)

Explanation

Aluminium, zinc and tin are amphoteric metals that react with alkalis to give hydrogen. Iron does not react with alkalis.