Which alkaline earth metal compound is volatile?

M g_{3} N_{2}

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C a_{3} N_{2}

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B e_{3} N_{2}

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None of the option

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Solution

The correct option is C $B e_{3} N_{2}$
$B e_{3} N_{2}$ is volatile due to greater tendency of covalent character in $B e$ and $N$ atoms. All other nitrides are of ionic nature.

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