___________ will form chlorides with the formula MCl2.
A
alkali metals
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B
Alkaline earth metals
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C
Transition metals
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D
Halogens
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E
Noble or inert gases
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Solution
The correct option is B Alkaline earth metals (B) As alkaline earth metals have oxidation state to be +2. Hence, these forms the halides with the formula MX2.