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Out of the following metals, which will give H2 on reaction with NaOH?
I:Zn
II:Mg
III:Al
IV:Be

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I,II,III,IV
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I,III,IV
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II,IV
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I,III
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Solution

The correct option is B I,III,IV
Zn,Al and Be will give hydrogen in reaction with NaOH.
Mg is not affected by alkalies.
Zn+2NaOHNa2ZnO2(sodiumzincate)+H2
2Al+2NaOH+2H2O2NaAlO2(sodiummetaaluminate)+3H2
2Al+6NaOHfuse2Na3AlO3(sodiumaluminate)+3H2
Be+2NaOHNa2BeO2+H2

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