NEETChemistrys Block Elements
Which of the following nitrates crystallizes as an anhydrous salt?
Options
- ABeryllium nitrate (Be(NO 3 ) 2 )
- BMagnesium nitrate (Mg(NO 3 ) 2 )
- CCalcium nitrate (Ca(NO 3 ) 2 )
- DBarium nitrate (Ba(NO 3 ) 2 )
Correct answer
D. Barium nitrate (Ba(NO 3 ) 2 )
Step-by-step solution
Barium nitrate crystallizes as the anhydrous salt, which means it does not have associated water molecules in its crystal structure.