S Block Elements Question 71

Question: The correct order regarding the solubility of alkaline earth metal chlorides in water is

Options:

A) $ BeCl_2<MgCl_2<CaCl_2<SrCl_2<BaCl_2 $

B) $ ~MgCl_2>CaCl_2>BeCl_2>BaCl_2>SrCl_2 $

C) $ ~BaCl_2>MgCl_2>CaCl_2>BeCl_2>SrCl_2 $

D) $ ~BeCl_2>MgCl_2>CaCl_2>SrCl_2>BaCl_2 $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

[d] The solubility of alkaline earth metal chlorides decreases down the group.