Which of the following occurs when an acid reacts with an active metal?
A) The metal is reduced.
B) The water is oxidized.
C) The metal is reduced and the water is oxidized.
D) None of these.

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When an acid reacts with an active metal, hydrogen gas is produced, and the metal is oxidized, not reduced. This process does not involve the oxidation of water.

Which of the Following Occurs When an Acid Reacts with an Active