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Standard XII
Chemistry
Chemical Properties of Boron Family
The reaction ...
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The reaction of sodium metal with cold water is

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Endothermic
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Exothermic
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Both a and b
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Neither a nor b
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Solution

The correct option is D Exothermic
Metals like sodium and potassium react violently with cold water. These reactions are exothermic. The reaction is so violent and exothermic that the hydrogen which is evolved immediately catches fire.

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