Element X forms the chloride with the formula XCl2 ,which is a solid with a high melting point. X is most likely to be in the same group of periodic table as –

Q. Element X forms the chloride with the formula XCl2 ,which is a solid with a high melting point. X is most likely to be in the same group of periodic table as –

A. Na

B. Mg

C. Al

D. Si

Answer: Mg