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Which of the following will produce hydrogen on decomposition by metals like Na,K,Ca?

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Boiling water
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Steam
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Cold water
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All of the above
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Solution

The correct option is D All of the above
Na,K,Ca lie at the top of the electrochemical series and are very easily oxidised which makes it a very strong reducing agent.As a result,it can reduce all the three,i.e,boiling water,steam,cold water.

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