alleryStart learning →Alkali metals react with cold water to give hydrogen and a:
Aa metal peroxide
Ba strong hydroxide
Ca neutral salt
Da weak hydroxide
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. a strong hydroxide
The reaction forms an alkali metal hydroxide solution, which is strongly basic, and hydrogen gas.
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