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What is the chemical formula of the dihydrogen liberated when an alkaline earth metal reacts with hydrochloric acid?
Chemistrys Block ElementsNEET
Options:
  • A H
  • B H2O
  • C H2
  • D HCl
Solution:
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The correct answer is: H2
When an alkaline earth metal reacts with hydrochloric acid, it liberates dihydrogen gas, which has the chemical formula H2.

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