Assertion (A): Cu cannot liberate H₂ on reaction with dilute mineral acids. Reason (R): Cu has positive electrode potential.

Assertion (A): Cu cannot liberate H₂ on reaction with dilute mineral acids.
Reason (R): Cu has positive electrode potential.

(A) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
(B) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
(C) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
(D) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.

Correct Answer : (C) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.

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