S Block Elements Question 176
Question: Which of the following hydroxide is insoluble in water
[AIIMS 2001]
Options:
A) $ Be{{(OH)}_2} $
B) $ Mg{{(OH)}_2} $
C) $ Ca{{(OH)}_2} $
D) $ Ba{{(OH)}_2} $
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
The solubility of hydroxides of alkaline earth metals in water increases on moving down the group.