NEETChemistrys Block Elements
Which alkaline earth metal nitrate crystallizes with six molecules of water?
Options
- ABeryllium nitrate (Be(NO 3 ) 2 )
- BMagnesium nitrate (Mg(NO 3 ) 2 )
- CCalcium nitrate (Ca(NO 3 ) 2 )
- DStrontium nitrate (Sr(NO 3 ) 2 )
Correct answer
B. Magnesium nitrate (Mg(NO 3 ) 2 )
Step-by-step solution
Magnesium nitrate crystallizes with six molecules of water, forming Mg(NO 3 ) 2 ·6H 2 O.