Mn, Mg, and Zn produce H2 on reacting with cold dil HNO 3.
The reaction with Mn is as follows
Mn + 2HNO3 gives Mn(NO3)2 + H2O
With Fe, Ferrous Nitrate + Nitrous Oxide + Water are produced.
With Cu, Cupric Nitrate + Nitric Oxide + Water are produced.