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Question
Which among the following statements is incorrect for magnesium metal?
Options
It burns in oxygen with a dazzling white flame
It reacts with cold water to form magnesium oxide and evolves hydrogen gas
It reacts with hot water to form magnesium hydroxide and evolves hydrogen gas
It reacts with steam to form magnesium hydroxide and evolves hydrogen gas
Solution
It reacts with cold water to form magnesium oxide and evolves hydrogen gas
Explanation -
Magnesium does not react with cold water. It only reacts with hot water or steam to form magnesium hydroxide and hydrogen gas.
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