A metal X does not react with cold water but reacts with hot water to form its hydroxide.Metal X is more reactive than iron but less reactive than sodium.
Metal X is:
A
Zinc
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B
Magnesium
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C
Calcium
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D
Aluminium
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Solution
The correct option is B Magnesium Zn reacts with steam only and it does not react with hot water or cold water. Mg reacts with hot water and steam but not with cold water and Mg is more reactive than Fe and less reactive than sodium. Ca reacts with cold water and Al does not react with hot water.