S Block Elements Question 137

Question: Two metals (A) and (B) belong to the same group of the periodic table. Metal (A) forms an insoluble oxide but a soluble sulphate, metal (B) forms a soluble oxide but an insoluble sulphate. Both metals (A) and (B) form hydroxides which are soluble m alkalis, (A) and (B) are

Options:

A) $ Ba $ and $ Mg $

B) $ Na $ and $ K $

C) $ Mg $ and $ Ba $

D) $ K $ and $ Rb $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

[c] $ MgO $ is insoluble, whereas $ MgSO_4 $ is soluble, whereas $ BaO $ is soluble, but $ BaSO_4 $ is insoluble.