When potassium reacts with cold water then hydrogen gas burns with a _____ coloured flame.

pale blue

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lilac

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golden yellow

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green

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Solution

The correct option is B
lilac

Pure hydrogen gas burns with a pale blue flame but when potassium reacts with cold water then hydrogen gas burns with a lilac coloured flame because of the presence of vapours of potassium.

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