Which of the following reactions represents the laboratory preparation of hydrogen?

a

C(s) + H 2 O(l) → CO(g) + H2(g)

b

2Na(s) + 2H2O(l) → 2NaOH(aq) + H2(g)

c

Zn(s) + 2HCI(aq) → ZnCI2(aq) + H2(g)

d

Cu(s) + H2O(l) → CuO(s) + H2(g)

e

2AI(s) + 3H2O(l) → Al2O3(s) + 3H2(g)

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ojjmanuel
9 years ago

The question is wrongly composed:

the laboratory preparation of hydrogen. are in three was

action of zinc on an acid

action of sodium on cold water

action of iron on steam

so B and C is the answer because sodium can also react cold water to produce H

REF: New school chemistry Page 344

emmyfunzamize
1 year ago

The question is correct, because sodium can't be use in the laboratory preparation, because it's react explosively with water, so it's is dangerous for lab preparation . Although it will also give H2

Lister
5 years ago

Tje question is faulty.

Newcastlefc
2 months ago

I don't understand, there are two answers there

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