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Which of the following does not react wi...

Which of the following does not react with steam even at red heat ?

A

Be

B

Mg

C

Ca

D

Sr

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A
Be is much less electropositive than other group 2 elements because its standard reduction potential `E^(@) (Be^(2+)//Be)` is much less negative than those for the rest of the group 2 elements and also for alkali metals.
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