NEET2015ChemistryHydrogenActual
Which of the following reactions produces hydrogen?
Options
- AMg + H ₂ O
- BH ₂ ~S ₂ O ₈+ H ₂ O
- CBaO ₂+ HCl
- DNa ₂ O ₂+2 HCl
Correct answer
A. Mg + H ₂ O
Step-by-step solution
Alkali and alkaline earth metals react with water to produce hydrogen gas and metal hydroxides. This is due to their high electropositive character. Mg +2 H ₂ O Mg ( OH )₂+ H ₂