A. reactivity and oxidation respectively
B. conductivity and corrosiveness respectively
C. melting point and reduction respectively
D. electronegativity and solubility respectively

Correct Answer: Option A

A. reactivity and oxidation respectively

Explanation

Copper is not active enough to replace hydrogen in an acid. Also, nitric acid is a strong oxidizing agent that quickly oxidizes hydrogen to water.

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