MEDIUMMCQ SINGLEJEE Mains ChemistryInorganic Chemistrys- Block 3.0General
Group II elements with exceptions of beryllium are known as alkaline earth metals. These are so called because their …A…and …B… are alkaline in nature. Here, A and B refer to
A.Oxides, halides
B.Oxides, hydroxides✓ Correct
C.Halides, hydroxides
D.None of these
Explanation
The elements of group II consists of beryllium magnesium calcium, strontium, barium and radium. The elements with exception of beryllium are commonly known as alkaline earth metals. This is because the oxides and hydroxides of these metals are alkaline in nature.
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