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In the following question, a statement of assertion followed by a statement of reason is given. Choose the correct answer out of the following choices.

Assertion : \text {Cu} cannot liberate hydrogen from acids.
Reason: Because it has positive electrode potential.

(i) Both assertion and reason are true, and reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
(ii) Both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
(iii) Assertion is not true but reason is true.
(iv) Both assertion and reason are false.

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(i)  \text {Cu} has a higher electrode potential than hydrogen because of which it can’t liberate Hydrogen in acidic solutions.

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