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Magnesium reacts with normal water to give Magnesium oxide.

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Aluminium reacts with cold water to give Aluminium hydroxide.

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Iron reacts with steam to give Iron hydroxide.

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Copper reacts with water to give Copper hydroxide.

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The correct option is C
Iron reacts with steam to give Iron hydroxide.

Different metals react differently with water.Let's say, magnesium reacts with hot water to give magnesium hydroxide. Aluminium reacts with steam to give aluminium hydroxide. Similarly, iron reacts with steam to give iron hydroxide. Whereas, copper does not react with water at all.

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