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.