Will hydrogen gas displace copper in a copper(II) chloride solution?

[reventon_703]

According to the reactivity series, copper is below hydrogen.
In theory, hydrogen gas should be able to displace copper in a copper(II) chloride solution should the gas be bubbled into the solution, is this true?

 

[chemisttree]

Is copper below hydrogen or hydrogen gas (H₂)?

 

[reventon_703]

Touche... it is hydrogen.
But how can I find out if hydrogen gas is more reactive than copper? Gases are often more unstable and reactive than solids is it not?

 

[ajkoer]

I agree that Hydrogen is more reactive than Copper. Heat solid CuCl2 (below its temperature of decomposition) and pass H2 gas over it. I would expect:

CuCl2 + H2 --> Cu + 2 HCl

 

[LudusRex]

Based on the reactivity series, hydrogen gas is more reactive than copper. This means that in a reaction between hydrogen gas and copper(II) chloride, the hydrogen gas will displace the copper and form hydrogen chloride. However, it is important to note that this reaction may not occur spontaneously and may require additional energy or a catalyst to proceed. Additionally, the concentration and temperature of the solution may also affect the reaction rate. Therefore, while it is theoretically possible for hydrogen gas to displace copper in a copper(II) chloride solution, the actual reaction may require certain conditions to be met in order to occur.