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Which alkaline earth metal does not react with water or steam except at very high temperature?
ABeryllium
BMagnesium
CCalcium
DBarium
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Beryllium
Beryllium's high charge density and protective behaviour make it the exception in its group.
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