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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

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The element X forms a chloride `XCl_2` , therefore, its valency is 2. Out of the given elements Na, Mg, Al and Si, the element of valency 2 is Mg. So, X would most likely be in the same group of the Periodic Table as Mg.
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