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Three metals X, Y and Z are given. X reacts with cold water, hot water and steam. Y reacts with hot water and steam and Z reacts with steam only. Identify X, Y, and Z from the below options.


A

X:- Sodium

Y:- Zinc

Z:- Magnesium

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B

X:- Copper

Y:- Magnesium

Z:- Zinc

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C

X:- Magnesium

Y:- Zinc

Z:- Potassium

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D

X:- Sodium

Y:- Magnesium

Z:- Zinc

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Solution

The correct option is D

X:- Sodium

Y:- Magnesium

Z:- Zinc


Order of reactivity of metals will be Sodium (Na) > Magnesium (Mg) > Zinc (Zn)

  • Sodium is a very reactive metal. Therefore, it reacts readily with cold water, hot water and steam.
  • Magnesium, being less reactive, does not react with cold water and it reacts slowly with hot water and vigorously with steam.
  • Zinc, being very less reactive, does not react with cold water or hot water but it reacts with steam.

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