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The metal X does not react with cold water but floats on hot water with formation of colourless bubbles. Which of the following represents metal X.

a) Aluminium

b) Copper

c) Magnesium

d) Lead

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Correct answer is (c) Magnesium

Explanation: The metal X that does not react with cold water but floats on hot water with formation of colourless bubbles is magnesium.

Magnesium hydroxide is a white, solid precipitate, while hydrogen gas is colourless and bubbles up through the water. This is why magnesium floats on hot water.

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