Which of the following hydroxide is insoluble in water ?
A
Be(OH)2
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B
Mg(OH)2
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C
Ca(OH)2
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D
Ba(OH)2
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Solution
The correct option is ABe(OH)2 Solubility of alkaline earth metal hydroxide increase down the group. Be(OH)2 is insoluble in water while hydroxide of other alkaline earth metals are soluble.