Chemistry · Metals and Non-metals
It is observed that sodium reacts so vigorously with water that it catches fire, whereas magnesium reacts only with hot water, zinc reacts with boiling water, and iron reacts with steam. Based on these observations, select the correct statement from the following.
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- 1An aqueous solution of iron(II) sulphate can be safely stored in a magnesium container.
- 2An aqueous solution of sodium sulphate can be safely stored in a zinc or an iron container.✓
- 3An aqueous solution of iron(II) sulphate can be safely stored only in a zinc container.
- 4An aqueous solution of zinc sulphate can be safely stored only in a magnesium container.
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An aqueous solution of sodium sulphate can be safely stored in a zinc or an iron container.
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