Question

Element X forms a chloride with a formula Xcl2, which is a solid with a high melting point. X would most likely be in the same group of the periodic table as -
Choose the correct answer -
a)Na b)Mg c)Al d)Si

Answer 1

mg (magnesium ) is the correct answer of this question

Answer 2

Hi friend
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Your answer
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It is given that,
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Element X forms a chloride of formula Xcl2.
It means,
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VALENCY OF ELEMENT X = 2

Now from the given options.
VALENCY OF Na = 1
VALENCY OF Mg=2
VALENCY OF Al = 3
VALENCY OF Si= 4

So,
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ELEMENT X = b) Mg
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