Question

A metal ‘M’ is stored under kerosene. It vigorously catches fire, if a

small piece of this metal is kept open in air. Dissolution of this metal

in water releases great amount of energy and the metal catches fire.

The solution so formed turns red litmus blue.

(a) Name the metal ‘M’.

(b) Write formula of the compound formed when this metal is

exposed to air.

(c) Why is metal ‘M’ stored under kerosene?

(d)If oxide of this metal is treated with hydrochloric acid, what

would be the products?

(e) Write the balance equation for reaction of metal oxide with

hydrochloric acid.​

Answer 1

Answer:

e is the correct ans I think