Chemistry
Element M forms a chloride with the formula MCl2 which is a solid with high melting point. M would most likely be in the group in which ………….. is placed.
(a) Na
(b) Mg
(c) Al
(d) Si
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Magnesium (Mg).
Reason — Since, element M forms a chloride with the formula MCl2 which is a solid with high melting point. So, M belongs to the group 2 because it has valency 2.
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