Easy MCQ +4 / -1 PYQ · JEE Mains 2021

Given below are two statements :

Statement I : None of the alkaline earth metal hydroxides dissolve in alkali.

Statement II : Solubility of alkaline earth metal hydroxides in water increases down the group.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

  1. A Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
  2. B Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct. Correct answer
  3. C Statement I and Statement II both are incorrect.
  4. D Statement I and Statement II both are correct.

Solution

Statement - I is incorrect<br><br>Be(OH)<sub>2</sub> dissolve in alkali due to it's amphoteric nature.<br><br>Statement - II is correct<br><br>Solubility of alkaline earth metal hydroxide in water increases down the group due to rapid decreases in lattice energy as compared to hydration energy.

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Subject: Chemistry · Chapter: s-Block Elements · Topic: Alkali Metals

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