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Which of the following does not react re...

Which of the following does not react readily with water in spite of its favorable reduction potential ?

A

Ba

B

Sr

C

Ca

D

Mg

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D
Mg forms a protective layer of oxide. Thus, depite its favorable reduction potential, it does not reat readily unless the oxide layer is removed by amalgamating withmercury. In the formation of the oxide film, it resembles Al.
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