S Block Elements Question 144

Question: Amongst the following hydroxides, the one which has the lowest value of $ K _{sp} $ is :

Options:

A) $ Ca{{(OH)}_2} $

B) $ Mg{{(OH)}_2} $

C) $ Be{{(OH)}_2} $

D) $ Ba{{(OH)}_2} $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

[c] $ Be(OH) _2 $ is insoluble in water and thus has lower value of $ K _{sp} $ .