MEDIUMMCQ SINGLEJEE Mains ChemistryInorganic Chemistrys- Block 3.0Group II Elements: Alkaline Earth Metals
Assertion (A): The compounds of alkaline earth metals are more extensively hydrated than those of alkali metal. Reason (R): This is due to low hydration energy of alkaline earth metal as compared to alkali metal.
A.Both A and R are correct; R is the correct
B.Both A and R are correct; R is not the correct
C.A is correct; R is incorrect✓ Correct
D.R is correct; A is incorrect
Explanation
Correct reason is due to high value of hydration energy of alkaline earth metal as compared to alkali metal.
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