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State whether the following statement is True or False. Hydrogen gas is evolved when magnesium metal reacts with NaOH.

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State whether the following statement is True or False.

Hydrogen gas is evolved when magnesium metal reacts with NaOH.

True or False
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Solution

This statement is false.

Explanation:

Magnesium is not an amphoteric metal, so it does not react with alkalis like NaOH to liberate hydrogen gas.

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Chapter 4: Analytical Chemistry - Intext Question [Page 85]

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Lakhmir Singh Chemistry [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 4 Analytical Chemistry
Intext Question | Q 1. (i) | Page 85
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