Metal which does not react with cold water but reacts with steam to liberate H2 gas is :
A
Na
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B
Mg
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C
Au
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D
Fe
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Solution
The correct option is D Fe Na reacts with cold water, Mg reacts with hot water, Fe reacts with steam and Au does not react with water. 3Fe+4H2O→Fe3O4+4H2