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Which alkaline earth metal oxide is the least stable to heat?

Options

  1. ABeryllium (Be)
  2. BMagnesium (Mg)
  3. CCalcium (Ca)
  4. DStrontium (Sr)

Correct answer

B. Magnesium (Mg)

Step-by-step solution

Magnesium oxide (MgO) is the least stable to heat among the alkaline earth metal oxides.

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