Be and Mg do not react with water. This is because of:

Formation of protective oxide layer

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High ionization enthalpy

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High electron gain enthalpy

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High enthalpy of atomization

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Solution

The correct option is A
Formation of protective oxide layer

Be and Mg are kinetically inert to water due to formation of protective oxide film on the surface of it.

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