Which of these metals will be oxidized in hydrochloric acid under standard conditions at 25^$\circ$C

Name: Which of these metals will be oxidized in hydrochloric acid under standard conditions at 25 $\circ$ C
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Zn is more reactive than H+ ions in HCl and hence will be oxidized to Zn2+ under standard conditions. None of the other metals listed (Ag, Au, Hg, Cu) are more reactive than H+ ions and therefore will not be oxidized by HCl under standard conditions.

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