Which of the following non-metals reacts with water/steam?

Oxygen

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Nitrogen

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None of these

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Carbon

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Solution

The correct option is D Carbon
Generally non-metals don't react with water/steam.
Exception: Carbon reacts with steam to form synthetic gas.

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