Which of the following group IIA hydroxides is highly insoluble in water?

Mg(OH)₂

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Be(OH)₂

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Ca(OH)₂

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Ba(OH)₂

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Solution

The correct option is B
Be(OH)₂

As we go down the group the solubility of the group IIA hydroxides increases. $B e (O H)_{2}$ is highly insoluble while $M g (O H)_{2}$ is slightly soluble. The other hydroxides are more soluble

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Which of the following group IIA hydroxides is highly insoluble in water?

The correct option is B Be(OH)2 As we go down the group the solubility of the group IIA hydroxides increases. Be(OH)2 is highly insoluble while Mg(OH)2 is slightly soluble. The other hydroxides are more soluble

The correct option is B
Be(OH)₂

As we go down the group the solubility of the group IIA hydroxides increases. $B e (O H)_{2}$ is highly insoluble while $M g (O H)_{2}$ is slightly soluble. The other hydroxides are more soluble