JEE Main 2023ChemistryClassification of Elements and Periodicity in PropertiesEasyMCQ

JEE Main 2023Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties Question with Solution

JEE Main 2023 (06 Apr Shift 2)

Question

Which one of the following elements will remain as liquid inside pure boiling water?

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Correct answer
AGa

Step-by-step explanation

Gallium (Ga) remains as liquid inside boiling water, and the other elements mentioned in options can react with water.

Bromine is a halogen that reacts readily with water to form hydrobromic acid and hypobromous acid, which can further react to form bromic acid. Lithium and Caesium are alkali metals that react violently with water, producing hydrogen gas and the corresponding metal hydroxide.

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