Hydrogen And Its Compounds Question 203

Question: Out of the following metals which will give $ H_2 $ on reaction with NaOH-

I: Zn,
II: Mg, III: Al,
IV: Be

Options:

A) I, II, III, IV

B) I, II, IV

C) II, IV

D) I, III

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

[b] In IIA group only be gives, $ H_2 $ gas with alkaline solution other alkaline earth metals don’t react. $ Be+2NaOH+2H_2O\to Na_2BeO_2.2H_2O+H_2 $