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AP EAMCET · Chemistry · p Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)

Which of the following pairs of reactions give \(\mathrm{H}_2\) gas as a product upon hydrolysis?

  1. A (i) \(\mathrm{Ba} \xrightarrow{\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}}\) Products
    (ii) \(\mathrm{BaO}_2 \xrightarrow{\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}}\) Products
  2. B (i) \(\mathrm{Ca} \xrightarrow{\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}}\) Products
    (ii) \(\mathrm{CaH}_2 \xrightarrow{\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}}\) Products
  3. C (i) \(\mathrm{K} \xrightarrow{\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}}\) Products
    (ii) \(\mathrm{K}_2 \mathrm{O} \xrightarrow{\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}}\) Products
  4. D (i) \(\mathrm{Na} \xrightarrow{\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}}\) Products
    (ii) \(\mathrm{Na}_2 \mathrm{O}_2 \xrightarrow{\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}}\) Products
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(B) (i) \(\mathrm{Ca} \xrightarrow{\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}}\) Products
(ii) \(\mathrm{CaH}_2 \xrightarrow{\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}}\) Products

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When calcium metal is dropped in water, it begins to bubble vigorously and react with the water, producing hydrogen gas and a cloudy white precipitate of calcium hydroxide.…