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Element `X` forms a chloride with the formula `XCl_(2)`, which is a solid with a high melting point. `X` would most likely be in the same group of the periodic table as:
(a) `Na` (b) `Mg` (c) `Al` (d) `Si`

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(b) The formula of the chloride of the element is `XCl_(2).` This means that the valency of the element X is 2 since chlorine is monovalent. The element with valency 2 is expected to be present in group 2 to which magnesium (Mg) belongs.
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