Q27Multiple choice
Which among the following statements is incorrect for magnesium metal?
- (a)It burns in oxygen with a dazzling white flame
- (b)It reacts with cold water to form magnesium oxide and evolves hydrogen gas
- (c)It reacts with hot water to form magnesium hydroxide and evolves hydrogen gas
- (d)It reacts with steam to form magnesium hydroxide and evolves hydrogen gas 22 E XEMPLAR P ROBLEMS – SCIENCE
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(b) It reacts with cold water to form magnesium oxide and evolves hydrogen gas