Silver Metal Will Not React with Hydrochloric Acid

question 22

Multiple Choice

Silver metal will not react with hydrochloric acid.What does this suggest about silver and hydrochloric acid?

• A)HCl is a weak acid
• B)HCl is a strong acid
• C)Ag is a weaker reducing agent than H⁺ in HCl(aq)
• D)Ag is a stronger oxidizing agent than HCl
• E)No conclusion can be made based on this information

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