A metal 'X' is prepared by the electrolysis of fused chloride. It reacts with hydrogen to form a colourless solid, from which hydrogen gas is released on treatment with water. The metal 'X' is :

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Solution

The correct option is B Ca
Calcium is obtained by electrolysis of $C a C l_{2}$ . Ca reacts with hydrogen to form calcium hydride ( $C a H_{2}$ ) which is a colourless solid. Calcium hydride reacts with water to form calcium hydroxide and dihydrogen gas.

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