Which among the following statements is incorrect for magnesium metal?

It burns in oxygen with a dazzling white flame

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It reacts with cold water to form magnesium oxide and evolves hydrogen gas

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It reacts with hot water to form magnesium hydroxide and evolves hydrogen gas

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It reacts with steam to form magnesium hydroxide and evolves hydrogen gas

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Solution

The correct option is B It reacts with cold water to form magnesium oxide and evolves hydrogen gas
Magnesium metal has the following chemical properties:
1. With air: Magnesium burns in oxygen and it produces a brilliant flame with the formation of magnesium oxide and magnesium nitride.
2. With water: Magnesium reacts with boiling water forming magnesium hydroxide.
3. With dilute acids: Magnesium being an active metal liberates hydrogen gas from dilute acids.

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