S Block Elements Question 191

Question: Least ionic character is found in

[CPMT 1993]

Options:

A) $ Mg $

B) $ Sr $

C) $ Ca $

D) $ Ra $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

$ \underset{\text{Ionic }\text{nature }increases}{\mathop{\xrightarrow{Mg<Ca<Sr<Ba<Ra}}} $ as we go down the group ionic nature increases because I.E. decreases.