Which among the following statements is incorrect for magnesium metal?

Options

A. It burns in oxygen with a dazzling white flame
B. It reacts with cold water to form magnesium oxide and evolves hydrogen gas
C. It reacts with hot water to form magnesium hydroxide and evolves hydrogen gas
D. It reacts with steam to form magnesium hydroxide and evolves hydrogen gas

Answer

B

Explanation

Magnesium when reacts with wafer gives magnesium hydroxide and hydrogen gas and not magnesium oxide: