A metal M readily forms water soluble sulphate MSO4 water insoluble hydroxide M(OH)2 and oxide MO which becomes inert on heating.The hydroxide is soluble in NaOH. The metal is
A
Be
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B
Mg
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C
Ca
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D
Sr
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Solution
The correct option is A Be BeO being an amphoteric oxides dissolves in NaOH