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Which of the following metal reacts with water/steam to produce oxide instead of hydroxide?

A
Sodium
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Potassium
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C
Calcium
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Magnesium
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Solution

The correct option is D Magnesium
Magnesium react with steam to produce white magnesium oxide and hydrogen gas.
Mg(s)+H2O(g)MgO(s)+H2(g)

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