S Block Elements Question 169
Question: Which of the following alkaline-earth metal hydroxides is the strongest base
[CPMT 1996]
Options:
A) $ Be{{(OH)}_2} $
B) $ Mg{{(OH)}_2} $
C) $ Ca{{(OH)}_2} $
D) $ Ba{{(OH)}_2} $
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
$ Be{{(OH)}_2}<Mg{{(OH)}_2}<Ca{{(OH)}_2} $
$ <Sr{{(OH)}_2}<Ba{{(OH)}_2} $ On moving down the group basic character increases.
BETA
