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The gaseous product formed when magnesium reacts with boiling water is :

A
hydrogen
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washing soda
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sulphurous
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D
calcium oxide
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Solution

The correct option is A hydrogen
Hydrogen gas is formed when magnesium reacts with water to form its hydroxide as Mg is highly reactive with water and acids. It is present on the top of the activity series. So, it is a very reactive metal.

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