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Which Group II metal reacts most vigorously with cold water?

Correct answer B. Barium

Explanation

Reactivity of Group II metals with water increases down the group as ionisation energies fall. Barium, lowest of these, reacts most vigorously, giving Ba(OH)₂ and hydrogen.

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